How To Fix LC229 - MRP type can only be specified for plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 229

• Message text: MRP type can only be specified for plant

What causes this issue?

MRP type is managed at plant level. A purchasing or sales organization
may include several plants. It is therefore not possible to allocate
one MRP type to every one material. The same applies to analyses that
cumulate values per material across all plants.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC229 - MRP type can only be specified for plant ?

  The SAP error message LC229 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) type for a material in a specific plant. This error typically arises when the MRP type is not correctly assigned or is missing for the material in the plant-specific data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Type: The MRP type has not been defined for the material in the plant-specific data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP type may be incorrectly configured or not applicable for the material in the specified plant.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have been fully maintained for the plant, leading to missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LC229 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant plant.
  Navigate to the MRP view (usually view 1 or 2) and check if the MRP type