How To Fix 61312 - Plant / MRP area does not exist in scope of planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Plant / MRP area does not exist in scope of planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61312 - Plant / MRP area does not exist in scope of planning ?

  The SAP error message 61312, "Plant / MRP area does not exist in scope of planning," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system cannot find the specified plant or MRP area in the planning scope. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Plant/MRP Area Configuration: The plant or MRP area you are trying to use may not be correctly configured in the system or may not exist in the planning scope.
  Planning Scope Settings: The planning scope may not include the specified plant or MRP area. This can happen if the planning scope is limited to certain plants or areas.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly for the specified plant or MRP area.
  MRP Type Settings: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be compatible with the planning scope.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant or MRP area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant/MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the plant and MRP area are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the plant is active and not in a status that would prevent planning.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Scope:
  
  Check the planning scope settings in the MRP configuration (transaction code: OMD0 or similar).
  Ensure that the plant and MRP area are included in the planning scope.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the specific plant and MRP area.
  Ensure that the relevant data (such as MRP views) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Type:
  
  Review the MRP type assigned to the material and ensure it is appropriate for the planning process you are executing.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the MRP run has the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant and MRP area.
  
  
  
  Run MRP for Specific Plant:
  
  If you are running MRP for multiple plants, try running it for a single plant to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), OMD0 (MRP Area Configuration), and MD01 (MRP Run).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on MRP configuration and planning scope to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.