How To Fix LC230 - MRP controller can only be specified for plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 230

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC230 - MRP controller can only be specified for plant ?

  The SAP error message LC230 indicates that the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) controller can only be specified for a plant. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign an MRP controller to a material that is not associated with a specific plant or when the MRP controller is not defined correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The material in question may not be assigned to any plant, or the plant assignment is not correctly configured.
  Incorrect MRP Controller Configuration: The MRP controller may not be defined for the specific plant in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when trying to assign the MRP controller.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  Verify that the MRP data is correctly maintained for the material in the plant-specific view.
  
  
  
  Define MRP Controller:
  
  Ensure that the MRP controller is defined in the system for the specific plant. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Production > MRP > MRP Controller > Define MRP Controllers and ensure that the MRP controller is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign MRP Controller to Material:
  
  If the MRP controller is not assigned to the material, you can do this by going to the material master (transaction code MM02) and updating the MRP data for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the material and the MRP controller. This can include checking for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  MRP Controller Role: The MRP controller is responsible for managing the planning and procurement of materials in a specific plant. It is crucial for effective inventory management and production planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LC230 error and ensure that the MRP controller is correctly assigned to the material for the specified plant.