How To Fix CM_SDM_API031 - Material requires a feature that is not supported by the MRP apps: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Material requires a feature that is not supported by the MRP apps: &1

What causes this issue?

The material in question requires the processing of a certain feature
that is not supported by the MRP apps. Incompatible features include:
Production version with distribution key
Component requirements with distribution key
Total customer or dependent requirements
Forecast requirements
Subcontracting without MRP area
Subdaily safety time in safety profile

System Response

If a material requires any of these features, the system does not
display it automatically in any of the apps for material requirements
planning.

How to fix this error?

You can use the report
<DS:RE.PPH_CHECK_AOR>PPH_CHECK_AOR</> (<ZK>Check Area of Responsibility
for MRP Apps</>) to check which materials in a planner's area of
responsibility are compatible with the MRP apps.
You can also use transaction<ZK> </>
<DS:TRAN.MD_MRP_FORCE_CLASSIC>md_mrp_force_classic</> (<ZK>Include
Material in Classic MRP/In Apps for MRP</>) to check and maintain the
exclusion of such materials from the MRP apps. Here, for example, you
can overrule the automatic system settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API031 - Material requires a feature that is not supported by the MRP apps: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API031 indicates that a material requires a feature that is not supported by the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) applications. This error typically arises when there are specific settings or features associated with a material that the MRP system cannot process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Features: The material may have certain characteristics or features (like special procurement types, planning strategies, or other settings) that are not compatible with the MRP applications you are using.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements of the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the MRP system being unable to process it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the specific material mentioned in the error message. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no unsupported features.
  Check MRP Settings: