How To Fix PIC01202 - &1 is a non-leading part in plant &2,MRP area &3. Planning is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 202

• Message text: &1 is a non-leading part in plant &2,MRP area &3. Planning is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01202 - &1 is a non-leading part in plant &2,MRP area &3. Planning is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PIC01202 indicates that a material is being treated as a non-leading part in a specific plant and MRP area, which means that it cannot be planned in the current context. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there are issues with the configuration of the material master or the MRP area settings.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Leading Part: The material is defined as a non-leading part in the specified plant and MRP area. Non-leading parts are typically used in scenarios where the material is not the primary focus for planning, such as in certain production environments or when dealing with specific types of inventory.
  MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area may not be set up correctly for the material, or the material may not be assigned to the correct MRP area.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may have incorrect settings that prevent it from being planned in the specified context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the MRP views for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is correctly defined for the plant and MRP area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Area Settings:
  
  Check the MRP area configuration (transaction code OMDU) to ensure that the material is assigned to the correct MRP area.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to allow planning for the material in the specified MRP area.
  
  
  
  Change Material Type:
  
  If the material should be a leading part, consider changing its classification in the material master. This may involve changing the material type or adjusting the MRP settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling non-leading parts and MRP area configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the MRP process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMDU: MRP Area Configuration
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and MRP area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01202 error and successfully plan the material in the desired MRP area.