How To Fix PPH_MRPRECORD004 - Enter at least one plant, material, or MRP area

PPH_MRPRECORD004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRPRECORD - Message Class for MRP-record processing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter at least one plant, material, or MRP area

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PPH_MRPRECORD004 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_MRPRECORD004 indicates that the system requires at least one of the following inputs to proceed: a plant, a material, or an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area. This error typically occurs in the context of planning or reporting functions within the SAP system, particularly when trying to execute a transaction that requires specific data to be provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a function (like a report or planning transaction) without providing the necessary parameters. The system needs at least one of the following to be specified:
  
  Plant: The location where the materials are stored or produced.
  Material: The specific item or product that is being planned or reported on.
  MRP Area: A specific area within a plant that is used for planning purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you provide at least one of the required inputs. Here are the steps you