How To Fix M3496 - Specify a valid MRP procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Specify a valid MRP procedure

What causes this issue?

You have specified an unsuitable MRP type. This is because quantity
updating is not defined for the current material type in the specified
plant.

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?

Choose an MRP type for which either MRP or no planning is defined.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3496 - Specify a valid MRP procedure ?

  The SAP error message M3496, which states "Specify a valid MRP procedure," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to find a valid MRP procedure for a material. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or changing material master records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Procedure: The material master record does not have a valid MRP procedure assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP procedure may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master data.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be allowed to have a specific MRP procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Check the MRP 1 view to ensure that a valid MRP procedure is assigned.
  If it is missing, you can assign a valid MRP procedure.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Procedure Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMD0 to check the configuration of MRP procedures.
  Ensure that the MRP procedures are defined correctly and are active.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type allows for the MRP procedure you are trying to assign.
  You can review the material type settings in transaction code OMS2.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which MRP procedure to use, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on MRP procedures.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Procedures: MRP procedures define how the system calculates requirements for materials. Common procedures include MRP (Material Requirements Planning), JIT (Just-In-Time), and others.
  Material Master Views: The material master has several views, including Basic Data, MRP, Purchasing, and Sales, which can affect how materials are managed in the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMD0: MRP Procedure Configuration
  OMS2: Material Type Configuration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3496 error and ensure that your materials are set up correctly for MRP processing.