How To Fix MD801 - Check MRP type

MD801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Check MRP type

What causes this issue?

You want to plan the material in the APO system. The MRP type currently
set for the material is not for the MRP procedure "no planning, with
BOM explosion".

System Response

This can cause problems in MRP. In certain circumstances, the planning
from the APO system may be overwritten again by the next planning run.
You may want this to happen if you only want to use the APO system to
plan in the short-term period. Then you should protect this short-term
period from MRP by specifying an appropriate planning time fence.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, select an MRP type for the MRP procedure "no planning,
with BOM explosion".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD801 - Check MRP type ?

  The SAP error message MD801, which states "Check MRP type," typically occurs during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process. This error indicates that there is an issue with the MRP type assigned to a material in the system. The MRP type determines how the material is planned and managed in terms of inventory and production.
  Causes of MD801 Error
  
  Missing MRP Type: The material does not have an MRP type assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect MRP Type: The assigned MRP type may not be appropriate for the material, leading to planning issues.
  Inactive MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may be inactive or not configured properly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the MRP types in the system settings.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being planned (e.g., blocked for planning).
  
  Solutions to MD801 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
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