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

PMRP_TRANSFER021 - Overview

• 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.

PMRP_TRANSFER021 - Details

• 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arises in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process a material that is no longer valid for planning or procurement.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