How To Fix PPH_MRP147 - Material status prevents usage in MRP

PPH_MRP147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Material status prevents usage in MRP

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PPH_MRP147 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_MRP147, which states "Material status prevents usage in MRP," indicates that the material you are trying to use in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process has a status that restricts its availability for planning. This can occur due to various reasons related to the material's configuration or status settings.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its use in MRP, such as "Blocked," "Inactive," or a custom status that has been defined to prevent planning.
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not allow it to be included in MRP runs.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may have plant-specific settings that restrict its use in MRP for a particular plant.
  Special Procurement Types: If the material is set up with special procurement types (like consignment or subcontracting), it may not be included in MRP.
  User Exits or Custom Logic: Custom logic or user exits may be