How To Fix PMRP_TRANSFER021 - Discontinuation material &1 &2 &3 replaced by follow-up material &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP_TRANSFER - Messages for PMRP_TRANSFER

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Discontinuation material &1 &2 &3 replaced by follow-up material &4

What causes this issue?

The material is a (simple) discontinuation material.

System Response

For simple discontinuation materials, the follow-up material is
determined<(>,<)> and also considered as product for predictive material
and resource planning.

How to fix this error?

No further actions necessary. Both materials are automatically
considered by the system.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER021 - Discontinuation material &1 &2 &3 replaced by follow-up material &4 ?

  The SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER021 indicates that a material (identified by the material number and plant) has been discontinued and is being replaced by a follow-up material. This message typically arises in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process a material that is no longer valid for planning or procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Discontinuation of Material: The material specified in the error message has been marked as discontinued in the system. This could be due to various reasons such as the material being obsolete, replaced by a new version, or a strategic decision to phase out the product.
  Replacement Material: The system has identified a follow-up material that should be used instead of the discontinued material. This is often part of a planned transition to ensure that production and procurement processes continue smoothly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Update MRP Settings: Review the MRP settings for the discontinued material and ensure that the follow-up material is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the material master data for the follow-up material.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If necessary, adjust the planning parameters to ensure that the follow-up material is included in the planning runs instead of the discontinued material.
  Communicate Changes: Inform relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, production, sales) about the discontinuation and replacement of the material to avoid confusion and ensure that everyone is aligned with the new material usage.
  Review BOMs and Routings: If the discontinued material is part of any Bill of Materials (BOM) or routing, update those documents to reflect the use of the follow-up material.
  Check Stock Levels: Ensure that there is sufficient stock of the follow-up material to meet demand and that any open purchase orders or production orders are adjusted accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Check the material master records for both the discontinued and follow-up materials to ensure all relevant data is accurate and up to date.
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up to handle material discontinuations and replacements effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling material discontinuations and replacements in the MRP process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to manage materials effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PMRP_TRANSFER021 error and ensure that your MRP processes continue to function smoothly with the new follow-up material.