How To Fix MM214 - The MRP controller &2 does not exist for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: The MRP controller &2 does not exist for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM214 - The MRP controller &2 does not exist for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM214 indicates that the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) controller specified does not exist for the specified plant. This error typically arises during MRP runs or when trying to create or modify material master records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Controller: The MRP controller specified in the material master record does not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP controller may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master record or during the MRP run.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Controller Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMC1 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Production > MRP > MRP Controller > Define MRP Controllers).
  Verify that the MRP controller exists for the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create MRP Controller:
  
  If the MRP controller is missing, you can create it by entering the necessary details (like MRP controller ID, description, etc.) in the configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Ensure that the correct MRP controller is assigned to the material for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the entries for any typos or incorrect values in the material master or during the MRP run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct MRP controller to use, consult your organization's documentation or speak with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMC1: Define MRP Controllers
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to MRP controllers.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify MRP controllers and material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM214 error and ensure that the MRP controller is correctly set up for the specified plant.