How To Fix MA153 - Proportions are 0 % for materials of product group & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Proportions are 0 % for materials of product group & in plant &

What causes this issue?

The system calculates the proportions using the planning figures of
materials that are members of the product group hierarchy.

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

System Response

The proportions are all 0%.
The reasons for this may be:
No planning figures could be calculated for the materials of product
group &V1& in plant &V2& in the specified period.
Although planning figures were calculated, the aggregation factor is 0.

How to fix this error?

Create a plan for the materials that are member of product group
&V1& in plant &V2& or maintain the aggregation factor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA153 - Proportions are 0 % for materials of product group & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message MA153 indicates that there is an issue with the proportion settings for materials within a specific product group in a given plant. This error typically arises when the system detects that the proportions of the materials defined for a product group are set to 0%, which is not valid for the operations you are trying to perform, such as production planning or material requirements planning.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Proportion Settings: The most common cause is that the proportion of materials in the product group has been set to 0%. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Missing Material Master Data: If the materials that are supposed to be part of the product group are not properly defined in the material master, it can lead to this error.
  Product Group Configuration: The product group itself may not be configured correctly, leading to invalid proportions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the product group configuration in SAP and verify the proportions of the materials assigned to the product group.
  Ensure that the proportions are set correctly and that they add up to 100%.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the materials involved in the product group.
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly, including the base unit of measure and any other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust Proportions:
  
  If you find that the proportions are indeed set to 0%, update them to the correct values. Make sure that the total of all proportions equals 100%.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides related to product groups and material proportions to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check and update material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product group configurations and material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management or production planning.