How To Fix PIC01207 - Material &1 is a non-leading part in plant &2, MRP area &3, Use &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Material &1 is a non-leading part in plant &2, MRP area &3, Use &4

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is indicated as being interchangeable within planning-
relevant processes such as the MRP run or the planning allocation. This
means that it is either a member of a MPN MRP-set or a supersession
chain. Some online processes require the entry of the leading part
within a MPN MRP-set or a supersession chain, to enable the processing.
Included in this are the planning runs or the total requirements
display. The "leading part" of a supersession chain is always the first
grouping of the chain. Material &V1& is in plant &V2&, MRP area &V3& a
non-leading material.

System Response

The processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Use material &V4& in the same plant/MRP area.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01207 - Material &1 is a non-leading part in plant &2, MRP area &3, Use &4 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01207 indicates that the material specified is a non-leading part in the specified plant and MRP area. This typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process a material that is not set up as a leading part in the given context.
  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 for specific purposes, such as components in a bill of materials (BOM) or for certain planning scenarios.
  MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area may not be configured to handle non-leading parts correctly, or the material may not be assigned to the correct MRP area.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues during the MRP run.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specified material. Ensure that it is correctly defined as a leading or non-leading part based on your business requirements.
  MRP Area Settings: Verify the MRP area settings for the plant and MRP area in question. Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct MRP area and that the settings are appropriate for non-leading parts.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If necessary, adjust the planning parameters for the material in the MRP area. This may involve changing the MRP type, lot size, or other relevant settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling non-leading parts and MRP area configurations.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data related to procurement, production, sales, and inventory management.
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to define specific areas for planning materials, allowing for more granular control over inventory and production planning.
  Non-Leading Parts: Non-leading parts are typically used in scenarios where materials are not the primary focus of planning, such as components in a BOM or materials that are not directly produced or sold.
  
  By addressing the configuration and settings related to the material and MRP area, you should be able to resolve the PIC01207 error message.