How To Fix PPH_DD179 - No parent component found for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3

PPH_DD179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No parent component found for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3

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PPH_DD179 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_DD179 ("No parent component found for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3") typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is unable to find a parent component for a given product in the specified plant and MRP area. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM (Bill of Materials): The product may not have a defined BOM in the system, which is necessary for MRP to understand the relationship between the finished product and its components.
  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 or missing data in the master data related to the product, such as material master records or BOM records.
  Incorrect Product Hierarchy: The product may