How To Fix PPH_MRP214 - Configurable matls cannot be planned with MRP Live on HANA: VC not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Configurable matls cannot be planned with MRP Live on HANA: VC not active

What causes this issue?

The business function <ZK>Low-Level Variant Configuration with SAP HANA
</>(<ZK>PLM_VCH_LL_HANA</>) has not been activated. Or the report
<ZK>Maintenance of Variant Tables, Classification, and Object
Dependencies </>(<ZK>VCH_MASS_MAINTENANCE</>) has not been executed.

System Response

The system does not plan the configurable materials in MRP Live on HANA
but in classic MRP (ABAP).

How to fix this error?

If you want your configurable materials to be planned in MRP Live on
HANA, you must activate the business function and run the report.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP214 - Configurable matls cannot be planned with MRP Live on HANA: VC not active ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP214 indicates that configurable materials cannot be planned using MRP Live on HANA because the variant configuration (VC) is not active. This error typically arises when attempting to run MRP (Material Requirements Planning) for configurable materials that require variant configuration settings, but those settings are not properly configured or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Variant Configuration Not Active: The material in question is a configurable material, but the variant configuration is not activated in the system.
  MRP Live Limitations: MRP Live has certain limitations regarding the planning of configurable materials, especially if the necessary configuration settings are not in place.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly for variant configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate Variant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the variant configuration is activated for the material. This can be done in the material master record.
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02), and check the configuration settings under the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Verify that the MRP settings for the configurable material are correctly set. This includes checking the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant parameters.
  Ensure that the MRP type is compatible with configurable materials (e.g., MRP type "PD" for planning).
  
  
  
  Use Classic MRP:
  
  If MRP Live cannot be used for the specific configurable material, consider using the classic MRP (transaction code MD01 or MD02) as a workaround.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profiles:
  
  Check the configuration profiles and ensure that they are correctly defined and assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring MRP for configurable materials.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for MRP Live and variant configuration for detailed guidelines and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and experiences shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Support: If necessary, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting services for assistance in configuring your system correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully plan configurable materials using MRP Live on HANA.