How To Fix MD449 - Part to be discontinued; receipt transferred to follow-up material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 449

• Message text: Part to be discontinued; receipt transferred to follow-up material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD449 - Part to be discontinued; receipt transferred to follow-up material ?

  The SAP error message MD449 indicates that a part or material is being discontinued, and as a result, any receipts for that material are being transferred to a follow-up material. This situation typically arises in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP) within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Discontinuation of Material: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has been marked for discontinuation in the system. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  The material is obsolete or no longer produced.
  A new version or alternative material has been introduced.
  Strategic decisions to phase out certain products.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The material master data may have been configured to indicate that the material is discontinued, which triggers this message when transactions are attempted.
  
  
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings may have been set up to automatically transfer receipts to a follow-up material when the original material is discontinued.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master record for the part in question. Look for the "Basic Data" and "MRP" views to confirm if the material is indeed marked as discontinued.
  
  
  Identify Follow-Up Material: Determine what the follow-up material is. This information should be available in the material master record or through the MRP settings. Ensure that the follow-up material is correctly set up and available for use.
  
  
  Adjust MRP Settings: If the discontinuation is not intended, you may need to adjust the MRP settings or the material status to allow for continued use of the material. This may involve changing the status from "discontinued" to "active."
  
  
  Communicate with Stakeholders: If the discontinuation is intentional, communicate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, production, sales) to ensure they are aware of the change and can adjust their processes accordingly.
  
  
  Update Inventory and Planning: Ensure that inventory levels and planning processes are updated to reflect the change. This may involve adjusting stock levels, re-evaluating demand forecasts, and ensuring that the follow-up material is adequately stocked.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Record: This is the central repository of information for materials in SAP. It contains all the data related to a material, including its status, procurement type, and MRP settings.
  MRP (Material Requirements Planning): This is a production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes. Understanding MRP settings is crucial for resolving issues related to material discontinuation.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing material master data and MRP settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MD449 error message effectively. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a specialist for further assistance.