How To Fix WRF_PPW837 - Error during release; material &1 does not have a planned quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Error during release; material &1 does not have a planned quantity

Diagnosis
You did not enter a planned quantity for the material. However, the
planned quantity is required to calculate the budget for the defined
quantity rule.
System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure
Enter a planned quantity for the material.
Procedure for System Administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW837 - Error during release; material &1 does not have a planned quantity ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PPW837 - Error during release; material &1 does not have a planned quantity
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the release of a production order or process order when the system checks for the availability of planned quantities of the material (usually the finished product or a component). The message indicates that the material referenced (material &1) does not have any planned quantity in the system at the time of release.
  In other words, the system expects that the material should have a planned quantity (e.g., from a planned order, forecast, or demand) before the order can be released, but it finds none.
  Common causes include:
  
  No planned orders or planned independent requirements exist for the material.
  The material master is not properly maintained for planning (e.g., MRP type, lot size).
  The planning run (MRP) has not been executed or has not generated planned orders.
  The order is being released prematurely before planning data is available.
  Incorrect or missing BOM or routing data causing planning inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master is correctly maintained for planning.
  Check MRP type, lot size, procurement type, and other relevant fields in MRP views.
  Ensure the material is flagged for planning and relevant MRP parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  Execute the MRP run (transaction MD01 or MD02) for the material or plant.
  Confirm that planned orders or planned independent requirements are generated.
  If no planned quantities are generated, analyze the demand and supply situation.
  
  
  
  Check Planned Orders / PIRs:
  
  Use transaction MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check if planned orders or PIRs exist for the material.
  If none exist, create planned independent requirements or planned orders as needed.
  
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing:
  
  Ensure BOM and routing are correctly maintained and valid.
  Incorrect BOM or routing can prevent proper planning and cause this error.
  
  
  
  Release Order After Planning:
  
  Only release the production/process order after confirming that planned quantities exist.
  If the order was created manually without planning, consider creating planned orders first.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, custom validations or user exits might enforce this check.
  Review any custom code or enhancements related to order release.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD01 / MD02: MRP Run
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  CO02: Change Production Order
  COHV: Mass Processing of Production Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WRF_PPW837 for any known issues or patches.
  Sometimes, OSS notes provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Production Planning (PP) and MRP.
  Material Master and MRP configuration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_PPW837 indicates that the material does not have any planned quantity at the time of order release. The solution involves ensuring proper planning data exists by maintaining the material master correctly, running MRP to generate planned orders, and verifying BOM and routing data before releasing the order.
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!