How To Fix M3423 - Reorder level requires MRP type

M3423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Reorder level requires MRP type

What causes this issue?

You have selected the reorder level for copying to the profile, but it
can only be copied if you have also specified an MRP type in the
profile.

How to fix this error?

Select MRP type on the selection screen.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3423 - Details

• The SAP error message M3423, which states "Reorder level requires MRP type," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when you are trying to set up or manage materials that have a reorder level but do not have a defined MRP type. This can prevent the system from properly calculating the reorder point and managing inventory levels.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an MRP type for the material in question. The MRP type is essential for the system to understand how to plan and manage the material's inventory levels, including when to reorder stock based on the defined reorder level.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material has a valid MRP type assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Material:
  
  Enter the material number that