How To Fix MF318 - & is a material. Please use MPS evaluation

MF318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 318

• Message text: & is a material. Please use MPS evaluation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF318 - & is a material. Please use MPS evaluation ?

  The SAP error message MF318 typically indicates an issue related to the Material Planning System (MPS) evaluation, specifically when there is a problem with the material master data or the planning parameters for a material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause of MF318 Error
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in fields such as MRP type, lot size, or planning strategy.
  
  
  MRP Type: The material may have an inappropriate MRP type assigned. For example, if the MRP type is set to "ND" (no planning), the system will not generate any planning proposals.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the MPS configuration can lead to this error. This includes settings related to lead times, safety stock, or reorder points.
  
  
  Stock Levels: If the stock levels are not maintained correctly