How To Fix GPDPEG208 - MD04: PLO &3 dropped because MRP group not found for material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: MD04: PLO &3 dropped because MRP group not found for material

What causes this issue?

No MRP group maintained for material &V4& in plant &V1&.
Grouping WBS element: &V2&
Planned order: &V3&

System Response

Planned order &V3& 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 GPDPEG208 - MD04: PLO &3 dropped because MRP group not found for material ?

  The SAP error message GPDPEG208, which states "MD04: PLO &3 dropped because MRP group not found for material," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to find a valid MRP group for a specific material. This can prevent the system from processing the material correctly in MRP runs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Group: The most common cause of this error is that the material in question does not have an MRP group assigned in its material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP group may have been deleted or not configured properly in the system.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not have MRP groups assigned by default, leading to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the MRP group might not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP 1 view to see if an MRP group is assigned. If it is missing, you will need to assign a valid MRP group.
  
  
  
  Assign MRP Group:
  
  If the MRP group is missing, you can assign it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  Navigate to the MRP 1 view and enter a valid MRP group.
  
  
  
  Verify MRP Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the MRP group exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics -> Production -> MRP -> MRP Group -> Define MRP Groups to verify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type associated with the material allows for MRP processing and has the necessary MRP group settings.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Groups: MRP groups are used to categorize materials for planning purposes. They determine how MRP calculations are performed for the materials assigned to them.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on MRP configuration and material master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GPDPEG208 error and ensure that the material can be processed correctly in MRP.