How To Fix PPH_MRP218 - MRP Live on HANA does not support parameter effectivity

PPH_MRP218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: MRP Live on HANA does not support parameter effectivity

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PPH_MRP218 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_MRP218 indicates that the MRP Live on HANA does not support parameter effectivity. This error typically arises when you are trying to run a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process that involves parameter effectivity, which is not supported in the MRP Live environment.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the MRP Live functionality in SAP S/4HANA does not accommodate certain features that were available in the traditional MRP processes. Parameter effectivity is one such feature that allows for the specification of different parameters for different production scenarios or conditions, but it is not supported in the MRP Live framework.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Use Classic MRP: If parameter effectivity is essential for your planning process, you may need to switch from MRP Live to the classic MRP (transaction code MD01 or MD02). This will allow you to utilize the full range of