How To Fix MM166 - Not possible to use or display the MRP profile here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Not possible to use or display the MRP profile here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to use or display an MRP profile. However, this requires:

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

You to specify a plant
An MRP profile to have been maintained for the material
The view to contain the appropriate
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance status</> for MRP data

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain an MRP profile for the material if one does not exist already.
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 MM166 - Not possible to use or display the MRP profile here ?

  The SAP error message MM166 ("Not possible to use or display the MRP profile here") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there is an issue with the MRP profile assigned to a material or when the system is unable to access the MRP profile for some reason.
  Causes of MM166 Error
  
  Missing MRP Profile: The MRP profile may not be assigned to the material in question, or it may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the MRP profile being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the MRP profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MRP settings that prevent the profile from being accessed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or MRP profile.
  
  Solutions to MM166 Error
  
  
  Check MRP Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the MRP profile is assigned correctly under the MRP views.
  If not, assign the appropriate MRP profile.
  
  
  
  Verify MRP Profile Existence:
  
  Use transaction code OMPR to check if the MRP profile exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, create a new MRP profile or assign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is compatible with the MRP profile.
  If necessary, change the material type or use a different MRP profile.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the MRP profile.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for MRP in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction code MM02 to make any necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMPR: MRP Profile Configuration
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on MRP profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the MM166 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MM166 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.