How To Fix M3018 - Enter the forecast data for the new MRP type

M3018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter the forecast data for the new MRP type

What causes this issue?

You have entered an <GL:MRP_type>MRP type</> for which no
<GL:forecast>forecast data</> has been maintained.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the forecast data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3018 - Enter the forecast data for the new MRP type ?

  The SAP error message M3018, "Enter the forecast data for the new MRP type," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system expects forecast data for a material that is being set up with a new MRP type. This error indicates that the system requires forecast data to be entered for the material in order to proceed with planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  New MRP Type: The material is assigned a new MRP type that requires forecast data, but no forecast data has been entered.
  Missing Forecast Data: The forecast data for the material is either incomplete or not maintained in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The MRP type configuration may require specific settings that have not been properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Forecast Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MD61 (Create Forecast).
  Enter the material number and plant for which you need to maintain the forecast.
  Input the