How To Fix 61686 - Planning file entries for MRP areas are not converted

61686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Planning file entries for MRP areas are not converted

What causes this issue?

Planning file entries for MRP areas have not yet been converted.
MRP areas at client level cannot be carried out until the planning file
entries for MRP areas have been converted.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Start the conversion of the planning file entries for MRP areas. This
function is in Customizing, under Material Requirements Planning /
<DS:TRAN.OM0F>Planning file entries</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

61686 - Details

• The SAP error message 61686, which states "Planning file entries for MRP areas are not converted," typically occurs during the conversion of planning file entries in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when working with MRP areas. This error indicates that there are planning file entries that are not being processed correctly for the specified MRP areas.
  Causes:
  
  MRP Area Configuration: The MRP areas may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the planning file entries related to the MRP areas.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the planning file entries for the MRP areas.
  System Settings: Incorrect system settings or parameters related to MRP areas could lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: If there are version mismatches or if the system has not been updated properly, it may lead to issues with