How To Fix CS106 - Maintain one of the requirement categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CS - Logistics Customizing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Maintain one of the requirement categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CS106 - Maintain one of the requirement categories ?

  The SAP error message CS106, which states "Maintain one of the requirement categories," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify at least one requirement category for a material or BOM item, which is essential for the planning and production processes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A material or BOM item is created or modified without specifying a requirement category.
  The requirement category is not set up correctly in the material master or BOM.
  The configuration settings for the material or BOM do not meet the necessary criteria for MRP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CS106 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., MRP view).
  Ensure that the requirement category is maintained in the MRP data.
  
  
  
  Check BOM:
  
  Go to the BOM (Transaction Code: CS02).
  Enter the BOM number and check the components.
  Ensure that each component has a requirement category defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Requirement Categories:
  
  If the requirement category is missing, you can maintain it by:
  
  Going to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Using Transaction Code: OMDU to define requirement categories for MRP.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for MRP and BOM in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for specific settings related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Requirement Categories: These are used in MRP to determine how materials are planned and consumed in production. They can include categories like independent requirements, dependent requirements, etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CS02: Change BOM
  OMDU: Maintain Requirement Categories
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for detailed information on MRP and BOM configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP and BOM processes.