How To Fix PMRP_TRANSFER020 - Interchangeable material &1 &2 &3 cannot be considered for pMRP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP_TRANSFER - Messages for PMRP_TRANSFER

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Interchangeable material &1 &2 &3 cannot be considered for pMRP

What causes this issue?

Material is interchangeable (either supersession or MPN material).

System Response

Materials with Interchangeability (currently) cannot be considered in
predictive material resource planning (pMRP).

How to fix this error?

Materials are excluded from being transferred to pMRP.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER020 - Interchangeable material &1 &2 &3 cannot be considered for pMRP ?

  The SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER020 indicates that a specific interchangeable material cannot be considered for the planning process in the context of the Planning with Material Requirements Planning (MRP). This error typically arises in the context of production planning and inventory management when the system encounters issues with the materials that are supposed to be interchangeable.
  Cause:
  The error message PMRP_TRANSFER020 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The interchangeable materials may not be properly defined in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the material type, MRP type, or planning parameters.
  
  
  Interchangeability Settings: The materials may not be set up correctly as interchangeable in the system. This could involve missing entries in the "Interchangeable Materials" field or incorrect configuration in the material master.
  
  
  Stock Availability: There may be insufficient stock of the interchangeable materials, or they may be blocked or restricted for use in planning.
  
  
  MRP Group Settings: The MRP group settings for the materials may not allow for the interchangeability feature to be utilized.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the MRP configuration can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PMRP_TRANSFER020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for the materials in question and ensure that they are correctly defined as interchangeable.
  Verify that the MRP type and other relevant fields are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Interchangeability Settings:
  
  Ensure that the interchangeable materials are correctly linked in the system. You can do this by checking the "Interchangeable Materials" section in the material master.
  
  
  
  Stock Availability:
  
  Check the stock levels of the interchangeable materials to ensure that there is sufficient stock available for planning.
  If stock is blocked or restricted, resolve those issues.
  
  
  
  MRP Group Configuration:
  
  Review the MRP group settings to ensure that they allow for the use of interchangeable materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to interchangeable materials and MRP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MD01 (MRP Run) to check and modify material settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PMRP_TRANSFER020 error in your SAP system.