How To Fix ME164 - In case of GR relevance, confirmation cat. & must also be MRP-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: In case of GR relevance, confirmation cat. & must also be MRP-relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME164 - In case of GR relevance, confirmation cat. & must also be MRP-relevant ?

  The SAP error message ME164 typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management, particularly when dealing with goods receipt (GR) and material requirements planning (MRP). The error indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration of the confirmation category and its relevance to MRP.
  Cause:
  The error message ME164 is triggered when:
  
  The confirmation category for a purchase order item is set in such a way that it does not align with the requirements for goods receipt (GR) relevance.
  The item is expected to be MRP-relevant, but the confirmation category is not set to allow for this.
  There may be inconsistencies in the settings of the material master or the purchasing info record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME164 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Confirmation Category:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the confirmation category in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the confirmation category assigned to the purchase order item is appropriate for GR relevance and is also MRP-relevant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the relevant material.
  Check the purchasing view and ensure that the settings for GR relevance and MRP relevance are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If applicable, check the purchasing info record associated with the vendor and material.
  Ensure that the confirmation category and other relevant settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in MM (Materials Management) to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test by attempting to create or process the purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review and modify purchase orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on confirmation categories and their implications for MRP and GR processes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that could affect how confirmation categories are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the ME164 error in your SAP system.