How To Fix PPH_MRP190 - Direct proc. with cat. &1 for comp. &2 not supported in MRP Live on HANA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Direct proc. with cat. &1 for comp. &2 not supported in MRP Live on HANA

What causes this issue?

The BOM contains direct procurement items. However, direct procurement
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 changing the item that is planned using direct
procurement to a regular, inventory-managed material.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP190 - Direct proc. with cat. &1 for comp. &2 not supported in MRP Live on HANA ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP190 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a direct procurement category for a specific component in the context of MRP Live on HANA. This error typically arises when the system encounters a procurement type or category that is not supported in the MRP Live environment.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Procurement Type: The component in question may have a procurement type that is not compatible with MRP Live. For example, certain procurement types like "Direct Procurement" may not be supported.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or MRP settings that are not aligned with the requirements of MRP Live.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the component may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the error during MRP processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Procurement Type: Review the procurement type of the component (material) in the material master. Ensure that it is set to a type that is supported by MRP Live (e.g., "F" for external procurement).
  Adjust MRP Settings: If the procurement type is correct, check the MRP settings in the configuration. Ensure that the settings are compatible with MRP Live.
  Material Master Review: Verify the material master data for the component. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the material is set up for MRP processing.
  Use Classic MRP: If the direct procurement category is essential and cannot be changed, consider using the classic MRP instead of MRP Live for processing this specific component.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MRP Live and procurement types to understand any limitations or requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on MRP Live and procurement types.
  MRP Live Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on MRP Live to understand its capabilities and limitations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.