How To Fix PPH_MRP189 - Class item with cat.&1 for BOM comp.&2 not supported in MRP Live on HANA

PPH_MRP189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Class item with cat.&1 for BOM comp.&2 not supported in MRP Live on HANA

What causes this issue?

The BOM contains a class item. However, class items are not supported in
MRP Live on HANA.

System Response

The system plans the material again in classic MRP.

How to fix this error?

To avoid this situation in future where the material is planned twice,
you should consider remodeling the BOM and using configuration instead
of class items.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPH_MRP189 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_MRP189 indicates that a class item with a specific category is not supported in MRP Live when using HANA. This typically occurs during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process when the system encounters a Bill of Materials (BOM) component that is classified in a way that MRP Live cannot process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Class Item Type: The item in question is classified in a way that is not compatible with MRP Live. This could be due to the item being a class item (e.g., a configurable material) that is not supported in the MRP Live environment.
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may contain components that are not properly configured or are of a type that MRP Live does not recognize.
  MRP Live Limitations: MRP Live has certain limitations regarding the types of materials and BOMs it can process, particularly with respect to class items and their categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Review the item category