How To Fix PMRP108 - No top-level material available or material without demand in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP - Messages for pMRP

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No top-level material available or material without demand in &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP108 - No top-level material available or material without demand in &1 ?

  The SAP error message PMRP108 "No top-level material available or material without demand in &1" typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP). This error indicates that the system cannot find a top-level material (finished product) that has demand or that the material in question does not have any demand associated with it.
  Causes:
  
  No Demand for the Material: The material may not have any sales orders, planned orders, or forecasts that create demand.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in MRP calculations.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be configured properly, such as MRP type or lot size.
  Bill of Materials (BOM) Issues: If the material is part of a BOM, there may be issues with the BOM configuration or the BOM may not exist.
  Planning File Entry: The planning file entry for the material may not be set up, which is necessary for MRP to recognize the material.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Demand: Verify if there are any sales orders, planned orders, or forecasts for the material. If there is no demand, consider creating a sales order or planned order.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Check the MRP views and ensure that the MRP type is appropriate for the material.
  Check MRP Settings: Review the MRP settings for the material, including MRP type, lot size, and planning parameters. Make adjustments as necessary.
  Verify BOM: If the material is part of a BOM, check that the BOM is correctly configured and exists in the system.
  Planning File Entry: Ensure that the planning file entry for the material is created. You can run the MRP for the material to generate the planning file entry.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Verify that the material is available in the correct plant and storage location. If not, you may need to create stock or adjust the settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check the demand and stock situation for the material.
  MRP Run: You can execute an MRP run using transaction code MD01 or MD02 to see if it resolves the issue.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and ensure all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  BOM Check: Use transaction code CS03 to check the BOM for the material.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PMRP108 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.