How To Fix PPH_MRP151 - Special procurement &1 not defined in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Special procurement &1 not defined in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP151 - Special procurement &1 not defined in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP151 indicates that a special procurement type has not been defined for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process when the system attempts to process a material that has a special procurement type assigned, but the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Special Procurement Configuration: The special procurement type (e.g., subcontracting, stock transfer, etc.) is not defined for the material in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the correct settings for the special procurement type.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The special procurement type may be defined at the company code or plant level, but not for the specific plant in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views for the material in the specified plant.
  Look for the "Special Procurement" field and verify if it is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Special Procurement Type:
  
  If the special procurement type is missing, you need to define it.
  Go to the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Production > Material Requirements Planning > Master Data > Special Procurement Types.
  Define the required special procurement type for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for the material are correctly configured.
  Verify that the MRP type and other relevant fields are set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the special procurement types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used in MRP to indicate how materials are procured (e.g., from vendors, through subcontracting, etc.).
  MRP Process: Understanding the MRP process and how it interacts with material master data is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to special procurement types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPH_MRP151 error in SAP.