How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE055 - You have not assigned an MRP group to the product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You have not assigned an MRP group to the product

What causes this issue?

You have not entered an MRP group in the product master record.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you do not enter an MRP group, the product type takes on the function
of the MRP group. However, this will only happen if an MRP group has
been set up with the product type key in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE055 - You have not assigned an MRP group to the product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE055 indicates that a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) group has not been assigned to a product in the system. This is a common issue that can arise when setting up materials in SAP, particularly in the context of production planning and inventory management.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product (material) you are trying to work with does not have an MRP group assigned to it. The MRP group is essential for the MRP process as it determines how the material will be planned, including parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, and planning strategies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign an MRP group to the product. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Material:
  
  Enter the material number for the product that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the appropriate views to edit. You will typically need to select the "MRP" view.
  
  
  
  Assign MRP Group:
  
  In the MRP view, find the field for the MRP group. Enter a valid MRP group that is already defined in your system. If you do not have an MRP group, you may need to create one in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the MRP group, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After assigning the MRP group, try to re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  MRP Group Definition: MRP groups are defined in the configuration settings of SAP. You can create or modify MRP groups using transaction code OMPR or through the IMG (Implementation Guide) path: Logistics -> Production -> MRP -> MRP Group -> Define MRP Groups.
  
  
  Impact of MRP Group: The MRP group affects how the system calculates requirements for the material, including how it handles procurement and production planning.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on MRP groups and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product is properly configured for MRP processes in SAP.