How To Fix MPN02018 - &1 does not have an MRP type in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 does not have an MRP type in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02018 - &1 does not have an MRP type in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPN02018 indicates that a material (identified by &1) does not have a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) type assigned in the specified plant (identified by &2). This error typically occurs during planning runs or when trying to create or modify a material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Type: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record for the specified material in the specified plant does not have an MRP type assigned. The MRP type is essential for the system to understand how to plan for the material (e.g., whether it should be planned using MRP, whether it is a make-to-order item, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may have been incorrectly configured or not fully set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the MRP type was not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Navigate to the MRP views (usually MRP 1, MRP 2, etc.).
  Check if the MRP type is filled in. If it is blank, you need to assign an appropriate MRP type.
  
  
  
  Assign MRP Type:
  
  If the MRP type is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master record.
  Choose an appropriate MRP type based on your business requirements (e.g., PD for MRP, VB for consumption-based planning, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure about which MRP type to use, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to your organization’s planning strategy documentation.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, re-run the planning process or transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  MRP Types: MRP types define how the material is planned. Common MRP types include:
  
  PD (MRP)
  VB (Consumption-based planning)
  P1 (Forecast-based planning)
  V1 (Reorder point planning)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MD01: MRP Run
  MD02: MRP Run for Single Material
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on MRP types and their implications on material planning.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN02018 error and ensure that your material is properly configured for MRP in the specified plant.