How To Fix MM213 - The MRP type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: The MRP type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM213 - The MRP type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM213 indicates that the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) type specified for a material does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform MRP-related transactions, such as creating or changing a material master record, or running MRP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Type: The MRP type specified in the material master record is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the MRP type field when entering data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMPR (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Production > MRP > Master Data > MRP Types > Define MRP Types).
  Verify if the MRP type you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify MRP Type:
  
  If the MRP type does not exist, you can create a new one by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required fields.
  Ensure that the MRP type is configured correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record and check the MRP type assigned to the material.
  If the MRP type is incorrect, you can change it using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct MRP types to use, consult your organization's documentation or speak with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify MRP types and material master records.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Types: MRP types determine how materials are planned in SAP. Common MRP types include:
  
  PD: MRP (Planning)
  VB: Manual Reorder Point Planning
  ND: No MRP
  PP: MRP for Production Planning
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMPR: Define MRP Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to MRP types and error MM213.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM213 error and ensure that the correct MRP type is in place for your materials.