How To Fix W_DFE019 - Item for material &1 does not contain a valid MRP type (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Item for material &1 does not contain a valid MRP type (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE019 - Item for material &1 does not contain a valid MRP type (&2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_DFE019: Item for material &1 does not contain a valid MRP type (&2)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the material master record for the specified material (&1) does not have a valid MRP type (&2) assigned in the relevant plant or MRP area. The MRP type is a key field in material planning that controls how the material is planned (e.g., consumption-based planning, reorder point planning, or no planning).
  If the MRP type is missing, incorrect, or not maintained properly, the system cannot perform MRP (Material Requirements Planning) for that material, which leads to this warning.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The material master record is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  The MRP type field (usually in MRP1 view of the material master) is blank or contains an invalid value.
  The material is newly created but the MRP data has not been maintained yet.
  The plant or MRP area data for the material is missing or inconsistent.
  Customizing settings for MRP types are missing or the MRP type used is not defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number (&1) and plant.
  Navigate to the MRP1 view.
  Verify the MRP type field.
  If it is blank or invalid, update it with a valid MRP type.
  
  
  
  Maintain MRP Type:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) to update the MRP type.
  Enter a valid MRP type according to your planning strategy.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify MRP Type Customizing:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics ? Production ? Material Requirements Planning ? Master Data ? Check MRP Types.
  Ensure the MRP type (&2) is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and MRP Area Data:
  
  Ensure the material is extended to the correct plant and MRP area.
  Use transaction MM01 or MM02 to extend the material to the plant if necessary.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After correcting the MRP type, rerun the MRP process to confirm the warning is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  MRP Type Field: Controls the planning method for the material. Examples include:
  
  PD – MRP
  VB – Manual reorder point planning
  ND – No planning
  
  
  If the material is not supposed to be planned, the MRP type should be set to ND.
  This warning does not stop the MRP run but indicates that the material will not be planned correctly.
  Always ensure that the MRP type aligns with your business process and planning strategy.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Item for material &1 does not contain a valid MRP type (&2)
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or invalid MRP type in material master for the material & plant
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain a valid MRP type in material master (MRP1 view) for the material and plant
  
  
  Transaction
  MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific MRP types or further assistance, feel free to ask!