How To Fix PMRP_TRANSFER027 - Characteristics planning for material &1 &2 &3 cannot be considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP_TRANSFER - Messages for PMRP_TRANSFER

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristics planning for material &1 &2 &3 cannot be considered

What causes this issue?

The material uses characteristics planning. This process is not
supported by predictive material and resource planning (pMRP).

System Response

The material is excluded from transfer to pMRP products.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER027 - Characteristics planning for material &1 &2 &3 cannot be considered ?

  The SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER027 indicates that characteristics planning for a specific material cannot be considered. This typically occurs in the context of planning processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or materials that have characteristics assigned to them.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The material may not have the required characteristics defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in planning.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be compatible with the characteristics planning.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or related master data.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set correctly, preventing the system from considering characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PMRP_TRANSFER027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is complete and that all necessary characteristics are defined.
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check the classification data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the material is correct. This includes checking the variant configuration settings.
  
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration profile and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version you are using is appropriate for the characteristics planning.
  
  Check the planning version settings in transaction MC88 or similar.
  
  
  
  Examine Planning Parameters: Review the planning parameters for the material to ensure they are set correctly.
  
  Check transaction MD61 or MD02 for planning parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Logs: Look at the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to characteristics planning and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), CU50 (Configuration Profile), and MD02 (Planning).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PMRP_TRANSFER027 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation on characteristics planning and variant configuration for a deeper understanding of the concepts involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.