How To Fix MM163 - Not possible to maintain MRP data and forecasting data here

MM163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Not possible to maintain MRP data and forecasting data here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain MRP or forecasting data. However, this requires:
You to specify a plant
The view to contain the appropriate
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance status</> for MRP or
forecasting data

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the views selected.
If necessary, ask your system administrator to check whether the view
contains the maintenance status you require.
Information for system administrators
In the IMG activity <LS>Configure customized material master</>, you
can see what maintenance statuses a view contains by choosing
<LS>Maintain screen sequences, logical screens, subscreens</>.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT3>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM163 - Not possible to maintain MRP data and forecasting data here ?

  The SAP error message MM163 ("Not possible to maintain MRP data and forecasting data here") typically occurs when you attempt to maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or forecasting data for a material in a context where it is not allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the material is not set up correctly or when you are trying to access the wrong view in the material master.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not allow the maintenance of MRP or forecasting data. For example, materials classified as "non-stock" or "service" materials may not have MRP data.
  
  
  View Configuration: The specific views for MRP or forecasting data may not be activated for the material type you are working with. 
  
  
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that prevents changes, such as being marked for deletion or being locked.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the