How To Fix PMRP040 - Original demand cannot be reference top-level demand

PMRP040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP - Messages for pMRP

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Original demand cannot be reference top-level demand

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP040 - Original demand cannot be reference top-level demand ?

  The SAP error message PMRP040, which states "Original demand cannot be referenced top-level demand," typically occurs in the context of demand management and planning within the SAP system, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) or Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with how the demand is being referenced or structured in relation to the top-level demand.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Demand Structure Issues: The error often arises when there is an attempt to reference a demand that is not properly structured as a top-level demand. This can happen if the demand is not correctly defined in the system or if there are inconsistencies in the demand hierarchy.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for demand management or MRP may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how demands are processed and referenced.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues, such as missing or incorrect master data (e.g.,