How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM218 - MRP areas for plants cannot be used as a reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: MRP areas for plants cannot be used as a reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM218 - MRP areas for plants cannot be used as a reference ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM218 indicates that there is an issue with the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) areas for plants being used as a reference. This error typically arises in the context of planning and inventory management when there is an attempt to use MRP areas that are not properly configured or are incompatible with the reference settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  MRP Area Configuration: The MRP areas for the plants may not be correctly set up in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the MRP area configuration.
  Reference Plant Issues: The plant being referenced may not have the necessary MRP area settings or may not be activated for MRP.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials, plants, or MRP areas.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the MRP areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in