How To Fix /SAPMP/PP_BD012 - Component & is a length-based material, unlike variant &

/SAPMP/PP_BD012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PP_BD -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Component & is a length-based material, unlike variant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_BD012 - Component & is a length-based material, unlike variant & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_BD012 typically indicates an issue related to the handling of materials in the Production Planning (PP) module, specifically when dealing with length-based materials and variants. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Mismatch: The error suggests that there is a mismatch between the material type being processed and the expected type. In this case, it indicates that one material is length-based while the other is a variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the materials may not be aligned correctly, leading to this error when trying to process or plan production.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials involved, such as incorrect settings in the material master records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for both materials involved in the error.
  Ensure that the material type and attributes are correctly defined. For length-based materials, check