How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM221 - MRP area &1 is invalid; create a new MRP area

/ISDFPS/MM221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: MRP area &1 is invalid; create a new MRP area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM221 - MRP area &1 is invalid; create a new MRP area ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM221 MRP area &1 is invalid; create a new MRP area typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system cannot find a valid MRP area for a specific material. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Area: The specified MRP area does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the MRP area not being created for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up to reference the MRP area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the MRP area, such as it being deleted or not properly activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the MRP area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a New MRP Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change