How To Fix VL373 - Req.type for item category & and MRP type & could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Req.type for item category & and MRP type & could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL373 - Req.type for item category & and MRP type & could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message VL373 indicates that the system is unable to determine the requirement type for a specific item category and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) type during the processing of a delivery or sales order. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating a delivery, sales order, or during the MRP run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The requirement type for the specified item category and MRP type may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category assigned to the material may not be appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  MRP Type Issues: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be valid or may not have a corresponding requirement type defined.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the inability to determine the requirement type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard determination process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant area for MRP and item category determination.
  Ensure that the requirement type is defined for the combination of item category and MRP type.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Check the item category assigned to the material in the sales document or delivery.
  Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Verify MRP Type:
  
  Check the MRP type assigned to the material in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Ensure that it is valid and corresponds to a requirement type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, especially in the MRP views.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on requirement type determination and configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination is failing.
  This may require assistance from a technical consultant or developer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), and VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to check configurations and data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to VL373.
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL373 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.