How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM021 - Unable to delete MRP area; storage locations are assigned to it

/ISDFPS/MM021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Unable to delete MRP area; storage locations are assigned to it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM021 - Unable to delete MRP area; storage locations are assigned to it ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM021 indicates that you are trying to delete an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area, but there are storage locations assigned to it. This is a common issue when managing MRP areas in SAP, particularly in the context of materials management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the MRP area you are attempting to delete is still linked to one or more storage locations. In SAP, MRP areas are used to manage inventory and planning at a more granular level than just the plant or storage location. If there are storage locations assigned to the MRP area, the system will not allow you to delete it to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assigned Storage Locations:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: OMD0 or SPRO -> Logistics -> Production -> MRP -> MRP Area -> Define MRP Areas).
  Identify the MRP area