How To Fix PPH_MRP143 - Discontinued materials cannot be planned with MRP Live on HANA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Discontinued materials cannot be planned with MRP Live on HANA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP143 - Discontinued materials cannot be planned with MRP Live on HANA ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP143 indicates that the system is unable to plan discontinued materials using MRP Live on HANA. This error typically arises when the materials in question have been marked as discontinued in the system, which means they are no longer intended for production or procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Discontinued Status: The primary cause of this error is that the material has been flagged as discontinued in the material master data. This status indicates that the material is no longer active for planning purposes.
  MRP Live Restrictions: MRP Live in SAP S/4HANA has specific rules and restrictions regarding which materials can be included in the planning run. Discontinued materials are excluded from planning to prevent unnecessary procurement or production activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options depending on your business requirements:
  
  
  Remove Discontinued Status:
  
  If the material should still be planned, you can remove the discontinued status from the material master. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Changing the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP) and removing the discontinued flag.
  
  
  Note: Ensure that this action aligns with your business processes and that the material is indeed intended for planning.
  
  
  
  Exclude from MRP Planning:
  
  If the material is genuinely discontinued and should not be planned, you can simply acknowledge the error and ensure that it is excluded from any planning activities. This may involve adjusting your planning parameters or reports to filter out discontinued materials.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Settings:
  
  Check your MRP settings and parameters to ensure that they align with your planning strategy. This includes reviewing the MRP type and other relevant settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how to manage material master data is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the different views and fields that can affect MRP planning.
  MRP Live Documentation: Review SAP documentation on MRP Live to understand its capabilities and limitations, especially regarding material statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling discontinued materials in MRP Live.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the PPH_MRP143 error effectively. Always ensure that any changes made to material statuses are in line with your organization's planning and inventory management policies.