How To Fix PPH_DD113 - Enter procurement type for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Enter procurement type for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD113 - Enter procurement type for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD113 indicates that there is a missing procurement type for a specific product in a given plant and MRP area. This error typically arises during the planning or procurement processes when the system requires a defined procurement type to proceed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The procurement type for the specified product (material) in the specified plant and MRP area is not maintained in the material master data.
  The procurement type is essential for determining how the material will be procured (e.g., in-house production, external procurement, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the procurement type in the material master for the specified product, plant, and MRP area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number (Product &1) and the plant (Plant &2).
  Select the appropriate views (usually the MRP view).
  
  
  
  Maintain Procurement Type:
  
  In the MRP view, look for the field labeled Procurement Type.
  Enter the appropriate procurement type:
  
  E for external procurement (purchase).
  F for in-house production.
  X for both in-house production and external procurement.
  
  
  Ensure that the MRP area (MRP Area &3) is also correctly set up if applicable.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the procurement type, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Area Settings:
  
  If you are using MRP areas, ensure that the MRP area is correctly defined and that the procurement type is maintained for that specific MRP area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master (to check existing settings)
  MM01: Create Material Master (if you need to create a new material)
  
  
  
  Procurement Types:
  
  Understanding the different procurement types is crucial for effective material planning and inventory management.
  
  
  
  MRP Areas:
  
  MRP areas allow for more granular planning and control over materials, especially in complex manufacturing environments.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and procurement types.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the procurement type is correctly set for the material in question.