How To Fix PPH_GEN117 - There is no demand type for material shortages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_GEN - Messages for PP on HANA - General

• Message number: 117

• Message text: There is no demand type for material shortages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_GEN117 - There is no demand type for material shortages ?

  The SAP error message PPH_GEN117, which states "There is no demand type for material shortages," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when the system cannot find a valid demand type for a specific material shortage. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the planning run or when trying to analyze material availability.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Demand Type Configuration: The demand type for the material shortage may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the material is not properly set up in the system or if the demand type has not been assigned to the material.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the demand type.
  
  
  Planning Strategy Issues: The planning strategy assigned to the material may not be compatible with the demand type, causing the system to fail in identifying the demand.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to demand management or MRP that prevent the system from recognizing the demand type.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Demand Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and navigate to the demand management section.
  Ensure that the demand type for the material is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master data for the affected material.
  Ensure that all relevant views (especially MRP and Sales views) are correctly filled out, including the demand type.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Strategy:
  
  Check the planning strategy assigned to the material in the material master.
  Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of demand you are trying to fulfill.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings for demand management and MRP to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that all settings are aligned with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MD01 (MRP Run)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on demand management and MRP processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.