How To Fix MM185 - PP Plng Procedure,Proposed Strategy and GR Processng Time are defaulted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: PP Plng Procedure,Proposed Strategy and GR Processng Time are defaulted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM185 - PP Plng Procedure,Proposed Strategy and GR Processng Time are defaulted ?

  The SAP error message MM185 indicates that there is an issue with the planning procedure, proposed strategy, and goods receipt (GR) processing time in the Material Management (MM) module, particularly in the context of Production Planning (PP). This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the appropriate planning parameters for a material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained. Specifically, the planning parameters in the material master (like MRP type, lot size, and procurement type) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system for the planning procedure or strategies may not be set up correctly.
  MRP Type Issues: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be appropriate for the planning strategy being used.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location settings may not be correctly defined for the material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the correct planning parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, especially in the MRP views.
  Ensure that the MRP type, lot size, and procurement type are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Procedure and Strategies:
  
  Check the configuration for planning procedures and strategies in the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Ensure that the planning procedure assigned to the material is appropriate for the MRP type and that the proposed strategy is valid.
  
  
  
  Validate Plant and Storage Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  Check if the plant has the necessary settings for MRP and production planning.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Type:
  
  Ensure that the MRP type assigned to the material is suitable for the intended planning strategy.
  If necessary, change the MRP type to one that is compatible with the planning strategy.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP (transaction code MD02 or MD03) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the error message MM185 and the associated planning procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MD02/MD03: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MM185 error in SAP.