How To Fix MA263 - Product group changed and planning hierarchy maintained

MA263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Product group changed and planning hierarchy maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA263 - Product group changed and planning hierarchy maintained ?

  The SAP error message MA263 ("Product group changed and planning hierarchy maintained") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the product group settings for a material. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to create or change a material master record, or during planning runs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Group Change: The product group for a material has been changed, but the planning hierarchy associated with that product group has not been updated or is inconsistent.
  Planning Hierarchy: The planning hierarchy may not be correctly assigned to the new product group, or the system is unable to find a valid planning hierarchy for the new product group.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or product group settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Group Assignment: Verify that the product group