How To Fix 61688 - MRP areas are active. It is not possible to delete planning file entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 688

• Message text: MRP areas are active. It is not possible to delete planning file entries

What causes this issue?

MRP areas have been activated at client level. You are therefore not
permitted to delete planning file entries for MRP areas.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Reset the activation of MRP areas and restart the report.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61688 - MRP areas are active. It is not possible to delete planning file entries ?

  The SAP error message 61688 indicates that you are trying to delete planning file entries in a scenario where MRP (Material Requirements Planning) areas are active. This situation arises when the system detects that there are MRP areas defined for the material in question, which prevents the deletion of planning file entries.
  Cause:
  
  Active MRP Areas: The primary cause of this error is that the material has MRP areas defined, and these areas are currently active. MRP areas are used to manage planning at a more granular level than the plant level, and they can have their own planning parameters and strategies.
  Planning File Entries: The planning file entries are used by the MRP process to determine which materials need to be planned. If MRP areas are active, the system does not allow the deletion of these entries to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration for the material in question. You can do this using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the MRP area view.
  Verify if the MRP areas are indeed active and if they are necessary for your planning process.
  
  
  
  Deactivate MRP Areas:
  
  If the MRP areas are no longer needed, you can deactivate them. This can be done by changing the MRP area settings in the material master.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material and navigate to the MRP area view. You can deactivate the MRP area by unchecking the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Delete Planning File Entries:
  
  Once the MRP areas are deactivated, you should be able to delete the planning file entries. You can do this using transaction code MD21 (Delete Planning File Entries) or MDDelete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deactivating MRP areas, consult your SAP documentation or speak with your SAP functional consultant to understand the impact on your planning processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas allow for more detailed planning and can be used for specific storage locations, production lines, or other segments within a plant.
  Planning File Entries: These entries are crucial for the MRP run, as they indicate which materials need to be considered during the planning process.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MD21: Delete Planning File Entries
  MDDelete: Delete Planning File Entries
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your MRP areas and planning file entries effectively.