How To Fix PPH_DD121 - Enter a source of supply 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: 121

• Message text: Enter a source of supply for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD121 - Enter a source of supply for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD121 indicates that there is a missing source of supply for a specific product in a given plant and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system cannot find a valid source of supply (such as a vendor, production order, or stock) for the specified product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common cause is that there is no source of supply defined for the product in the specified plant and MRP area.
  Incorrect MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area may not be properly configured, or the product may not be assigned to the correct MRP area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect purchasing info records, source lists, or material master data.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product may not be set correctly, leading to the system not being able to determine a source of supply.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., MRP, Purchasing) to ensure that the source of supply is defined.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct MRP area.
  
  
  
  Define Source of Supply:
  
  If there is no source of supply, you need to create a purchasing info record (transaction code ME11) or a source list (transaction code ME01) for the material.
  If the product is produced internally, ensure that there is a valid production order or a planned order.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the MRP area is correctly set up and that the product is assigned to the appropriate MRP area.
  You can check MRP area settings in the material master under the MRP area view.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters for the product to ensure they are set correctly. This includes checking the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP again (transaction code MD02 or MD03) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME01: Create Source List
  MD02: MRP Run for Single Material
  MD03: MRP Run for Single Material (Display)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on MRP areas, source lists, and purchasing info records.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PPH_DD121 and ensure that a valid source of supply is defined for the product in the specified plant and MRP area.