How To Fix W_DFE023 - Additional check of planning methods for MRP type

W_DFE023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Additional check of planning methods for MRP type

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W_DFE023 - Details

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  Error Message
  W_DFE023: Additional check of planning methods for MRP type
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs during the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) run or when maintaining material master data, specifically related to the combination of MRP type and planning method settings.
  
  The system performs an additional check to ensure that the planning method assigned to a material is consistent and valid for the selected MRP type.
  If the planning method assigned to the material is not compatible or not allowed for the MRP type, this warning is triggered.
  This often happens when custom or non-standard planning methods are used, or when the MRP type is changed without adjusting the planning method accordingly.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  MRP Type controls how the material is planned (e.g., PD - MRP, VB - Manual reorder point planning, etc.).
  Planning Method (field in MRP 3 view of material