How To Fix PLMDISCALC022 - Material &1 uses material &2 as follow-up in material master (MRP view)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMDISCALC - Messages for LLC calculation

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Material &1 uses material &2 as follow-up in material master (MRP view)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLMDISCALC022 - Material &1 uses material &2 as follow-up in material master (MRP view) ?

  The SAP error message PLMDISCALC022 indicates that there is an issue with the material master data in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Specifically, this error occurs when a material (Material &1) is set up to use another material (Material &2) as a follow-up material, but there is a problem with the configuration or data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The follow-up material may not be properly configured in the material master.
  Missing Data: The follow-up material may not exist in the system or may not have the necessary MRP data filled out.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the two materials, such as missing MRP views or incorrect settings.
  Material Status: The follow-up material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used in MRP calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master of both Material &1 and Material &2.
  Ensure that the MRP views are correctly maintained for both materials.
  Verify that the follow-up material (Material &2) is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Follow-Up Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for follow-up materials in the system.
  Ensure that the follow-up relationship is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the material master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the details.
  
  
  
  Correct MRP Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for both materials are appropriate for your business processes.
  Check parameters like lot size, procurement type, and planning strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling follow-up materials and MRP settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  MRP Views: Ensure that the MRP views are properly filled out for both materials.
  Material Types: Different material types may have different requirements for MRP settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PLMDISCALC022 error message in SAP.