How To Fix PMRP029 - No top-level demand found for planning

PMRP029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP - Messages for pMRP

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No top-level demand found for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP029 - No top-level demand found for planning ?

  The SAP error message PMRP029 "No top-level demand found for planning" typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to find a top-level demand (such as a sales order, production order, or planned independent requirement) for the material being planned. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Demand: There may be no sales orders, production orders, or planned independent requirements for the material in question.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any demand.
  Material Status: The material might be set to a status that prevents it from being planned (e.g., "Blocked" or "Inactive").
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be appropriate for the planning scenario (e.g., if it is set to "ND" - No MRP).
  Plant or Storage Location