How To Fix AUTO_CIF001 - Error occurred when determining MRP area for &1, &2, &3, &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTO_CIF - Messages for SAP Automotive Enhancements to CIF

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Error occurred when determining MRP area for &1, &2, &3, &4

What causes this issue?

An error occured in the determination of the MRP area for material &V1&,
plant &V2& and storage location &V3&, vendor &V4&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTO_CIF001 - Error occurred when determining MRP area for &1, &2, &3, &4 ?

  The SAP error message AUTO_CIF001 indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to determine the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area for a specific material. This error typically occurs in the context of the CIF (Core Interface) when transferring data between SAP systems, such as between an ERP system and a SCM (Supply Chain Management) system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area for the specified material may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data might be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to issues in determining the MRP area.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the ERP and SCM systems, especially if the systems are not synchronized properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the MRP area may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Custom Logic or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the CIF process, they might be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in the SAP system and ensure that the MRP area is defined for the material in question.
  Use transaction code OMD0 to check and maintain MRP area settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and verify that all necessary fields, especially those related to MRP areas, are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the MRP area is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the ERP and SCM systems to ensure that the data is synchronized.
  Use transaction code CIF to monitor and analyze CIF queues for any errors or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the MRP area.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Debugging Custom Logic:
  
  If there are custom enhancements or logic in the CIF process, review the code to identify any potential issues that could lead to this error.
  Debug the CIF process to pinpoint where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMD0: Maintain MRP Area
  CIF: CIF Monitor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on MRP areas and CIF processes for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and resolution.