How To Fix 6P380 - Only stock requirements are allowed when planning at MRP area level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Only stock requirements are allowed when planning at MRP area level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P380 - Only stock requirements are allowed when planning at MRP area level ?

  The SAP error message 6P380 ("Only stock requirements are allowed when planning at MRP area level") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when you are trying to perform planning activities at the MRP area level, but the system detects that there are issues with the stock requirements.
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area may not be set up correctly for the material in question. MRP areas are used to manage stock and planning at a more granular level, and if the configuration is not aligned with the requirements, it can lead to this error.
  Planning Type: The planning type assigned to the material may not be compatible with MRP area planning. For example, if the material is set to a planning type that does not allow for stock requirements, this error will occur.
  Stock Levels: If there are no stock requirements defined for the MRP area, the system will not allow planning at that level.
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not support planning at the MRP area level.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in the material master (transaction code MM03) and ensure that the MRP area is correctly defined for the material.
  Verify that the stock requirements are set up for the MRP area.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Type:
  
  Check the planning type assigned to the material (transaction code MM02) and ensure it is appropriate for MRP area planning. If necessary, change the planning type to one that supports stock requirements.
  
  
  
  Define Stock Requirements:
  
  Ensure that stock requirements are defined for the MRP area. You can do this by checking the stock requirements list (transaction code MD04) for the material in the specific MRP area.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Type:
  
  Verify the MRP type assigned to the material. If it is not suitable for MRP area planning, consider changing it to a type that supports this functionality.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas allow for more detailed planning and stock management, especially in complex environments where materials are stored in different locations or have different requirements.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including MRP settings, which can affect planning.
  MRP Types: Different MRP types (like PD, VB, etc.) dictate how the system plans for materials and can influence whether planning at the MRP area level is allowed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.