How To Fix M3281 - Enter an MRP profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Enter an MRP profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3281 - Enter an MRP profile ?

  The SAP error message M3281, which states "Enter an MRP profile," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when a user attempts to create or modify a material master record without specifying an MRP profile. The MRP profile is essential for determining how the material will be planned and managed within the MRP process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an MRP profile in the material master data. The MRP profile is a key field that defines the planning parameters for the material, such as how it should be treated in the MRP run, lead times, lot sizing, and other planning-related settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3281 error, you need to enter a valid MRP profile in the material master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Material:
  
  Enter the material number