How To Fix GPDPEG202 - MD04: Purchase order &3 dropped; Material is missing

GPDPEG202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPDPEG - A&D GPD message classed used by Pegging only

• Message number: 202

• Message text: MD04: Purchase order &3 dropped; Material is missing

What causes this issue?

Purchase order &V3& has no material assigned to it.
Plant: &V1&
Grouping WBS element: &V2&

System Response

The purchase order is not taken into consideration during pegging.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDPEG202 - MD04: Purchase order &3 dropped; Material is missing ?

  The SAP error message GPDPEG202, which states "Purchase order &3 dropped; Material is missing," typically occurs in the context of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process or during the processing of purchase orders. This error indicates that the system could not process a purchase order because the material associated with it is not available or is missing in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be created in the system, or it may be inactive or flagged for deletion.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material might not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location referenced in the purchase order.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be allowed for purchasing or may have restrictions that prevent it from being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the material from being used in purchasing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data,