How To Fix W_DFE022 - MRP type &2 is assigned to material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 022

• Message text: MRP type &2 is assigned to material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE022 - MRP type &2 is assigned to material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: W_DFE022 MRP type &2 is assigned to material &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) type assigned to the material (&1) is &2. The system is informing you that the material has a specific MRP type assigned, which affects how the material is planned in MRP runs.
  
  MRP type controls the planning strategy for the material, such as whether it is planned via consumption-based planning, reorder point planning, or MRP.
  This message typically appears during master data maintenance or MRP runs when the system detects the MRP type assigned to the material.
  
  
  When does this message occur?
  
  When you create or change a material master record and assign an MRP type.
  During MRP runs, if the system checks the MRP type and finds it assigned to the material.
  It can also appear in custom validations or user-exits related to MRP.
  
  
  Is it an error or warning?
  
  This is a warning message (W_ prefix), not an error.
  It is informational, indicating the MRP type assigned to the material.
  It does not stop processing but serves as a reminder or confirmation.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  Review the MRP type assigned to the material to ensure it is correct and appropriate for your planning strategy.
  If the MRP type is correct, you can acknowledge the warning and proceed.
  If the MRP type is incorrect, change it in the material master (transaction MM02) under the MRP1 view.
  If this message appears unexpectedly or frequently, check for custom code or user-exits that might be triggering it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  MM01 / MM02 — Create / Change Material Master
  MD01 / MD02 — MRP Run
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  MRP1 view contains the MRP type field.
  
  
  Common MRP types:
  
  PD — MRP
  VB — Manual reorder point planning
  ND — No planning
  VV — Consumption-based planning
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for MRP type explanations.
  Review any custom enhancements or validations related to MRP.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Class
  W_DFE (Warning)
  
  
  Message Number
  022
  
  
  Message Text
  MRP type &2 is assigned to material &1
  
  
  Cause
  Material has an MRP type assigned
  
  
  Effect
  Informational warning, no processing stop
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and confirm or correct MRP type
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with steps to change the MRP type or analyze why this message appears in your specific scenario.