How To Fix MF332 - No ord.proposal can be calculated for consumption-based components

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 332

• Message text: No ord.proposal can be calculated for consumption-based components

What causes this issue?

Consumption-based components are not relevant to MRP, therefore no
element can be calculated to cover them. There is no direct way for the
system to assign planned orders for these components.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF332 - No ord.proposal can be calculated for consumption-based components ?

  The SAP error message MF332 ("No order proposal can be calculated for consumption-based components") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to generate a procurement proposal for a material that is managed using consumption-based planning methods. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the MRP views, such as MRP type, lot size, or planning parameters.
  
  
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be suitable for consumption-based planning. For example, if the MRP type is set to "ND" (no planning), the system will not generate proposals.
  
  
  Consumption-Based Planning Settings: The settings for consumption-based planning (like reorder point planning) may not be configured correctly. This includes missing reorder points or safety stock levels.
  
  
  Stock Levels: If the stock levels are sufficient to meet the demand, the system may not generate a procurement proposal.
  
  
  Demand Management: If there are no planned independent requirements or sales orders that create demand for the material, the system will not generate any proposals.
  
  
  Planning File Entry: The planning file entry for the material may not exist, which is necessary for MRP to consider the material during planning runs.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that the MRP type is appropriate for the material and that all relevant fields are filled out.
  
  
  Review MRP Type: Change the MRP type if necessary. For consumption-based planning, common MRP types include "VB" (reorder point planning) or "PD" (MRP).
  
  
  Configure Consumption-Based Planning: Ensure that the reorder point, safety stock, and other relevant parameters are set correctly in the material master.
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Review the current stock levels and ensure that they are not exceeding the reorder point. If stock levels are adequate, the system will not generate a procurement proposal.
  
  
  Create Demand: If there are no independent requirements or sales orders, create them to generate demand for the material.
  
  
  Planning File Entry: Ensure that the planning file entry exists for the material. You can check this in transaction MD21 or MD22.
  
  
  Run MRP: After making the necessary adjustments, run the MRP again using transaction MD02 or MD03 to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD01: MRP run
  MD02: MRP for single material
  MD03: MRP for single material (display)
  MD21: Display planning file entries
  MD22: Change planning file entries
  
  
  
  MRP Configuration: Review the configuration settings for MRP in the SAP system, which can be found in the SPRO transaction under "Production" -> "Material Requirements Planning".
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the MF332 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MF332 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.