How To Fix M3496 - Specify a valid MRP procedure

M3496 - Overview

• 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.

M3496 - Details

• 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