How To Fix ME048 - Material & not maintained by materials planning/control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Material & not maintained by materials planning/control

DEFINE &DATEN& = 'The materials planning/control data'
INCLUDE MATDATA_REQ_NA LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME048 - Material & not maintained by materials planning/control ?

  The SAP error message ME048 ("Material & not maintained by materials planning/control") typically occurs when a material is not set up correctly for planning in the system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material may not have the necessary planning views activated in the material master. This includes views like MRP (Material Requirements Planning) or MRP II.
  MRP Type: The MRP type for the material may not be set, or it may be set to a type that does not allow for planning (e.g., "ND" for "No MRP").
  Plant Settings: The material may not be assigned to a plant, or the plant settings may not be configured for planning.
  Status Settings: The material may be flagged as inactive or blocked for planning.
  Material Type: Certain material types may not be intended for planning purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME048 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the MRP views are maintained. If not, you may need to create or update the material using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Verify MRP Type:
  
  In the MRP view of the material master, ensure that the MRP type is set appropriately (e.g., "PD" for MRP).
  If the MRP type is not set, you can change it in the MRP view.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that the plant settings are configured for planning.
  
  
  
  Review Status Settings:
  
  Check if the material is flagged as inactive or blocked. If so, you may need to change the status.
  
  
  
  Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for planning. If the material type is not suitable, you may need to create a new material with the correct type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  MRP Types: Familiarize yourself with different MRP types and their implications on planning.
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in your organization and their intended use in planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the ME048 error in SAP.