How To Fix MA525 - Requirements type & not in table T459B or not planned independent reqmt.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Requirements type & not in table T459B or not planned independent reqmt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA525 - Requirements type & not in table T459B or not planned independent reqmt. ?

  The SAP error message MA525 indicates that there is an issue with the requirements type not being found in the table T459B or that there is no planned independent requirement associated with it. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process a material that has a specific requirements type that is not defined or is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirements Type: The requirements type specified in the material master or in the planning settings is not defined in the T459B table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or the planning strategy may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirements type not being recognized.
  No Planned Independent Requirements: There may be no planned independent requirements for the material, which means that the system cannot find any demand to plan against.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Requirements Type:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the contents of table T459B to see if the requirements type in question exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record and check the MRP views.
  Ensure that the requirements type is correctly assigned in the MRP view.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Strategy:
  
  Review the planning strategy assigned to the material. Ensure that it is compatible with the requirements type being used.
  You can check this in the material master under the MRP view.
  
  
  
  Create Planned Independent Requirements:
  
  If there are no planned independent requirements, you may need to create them. This can be done using transaction code MD61 (Create Planned Independent Requirements).
  Ensure that you enter the correct material and the relevant planning period.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings in the SPRO transaction under the MRP section to ensure that the requirements types and planning strategies are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T459B: This table contains the requirements types used in MRP. You can view and maintain the entries in this table to ensure that the required types are available.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD61: Create Planned Independent Requirements
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  MRP Strategies: Understanding the different MRP strategies (like Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, etc.) can help in determining the correct requirements type to use.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP and material planning.