How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS037 - Items without material are not considered during quantity calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Items without material are not considered during quantity calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS037 - Items without material are not considered during quantity calculation ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS037 Items without material are not considered during quantity calculation typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where planning and quantity calculations are performed. This error indicates that there are items in your planning process that do not have an associated material number, which prevents the system from calculating quantities for those items.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The item in question does not have a material number assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect Item Configuration: The item may be incorrectly configured in the planning document or order, leading to it being treated as a non-material item.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may have been an error in the transfer process that resulted in missing material information.
  Planning Object Issues: The planning object may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary attributes set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Ensure that all items involved in the planning process have a valid material number in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material master transaction (MM01, MM02, etc.) and verifying the details.
  
  
  Review Planning Document: Check the planning document or order to ensure that all items are correctly configured and that they have the necessary material assignments.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or reports designed for data validation.
  
  
  Update Planning Parameters: If the items are meant to be included in the planning process, ensure that the planning parameters are set correctly to include all relevant items.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to manage material data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the missing material information, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP.