How To Fix MD353 - Subcontractor MRP area &1 in plant &2 maintained incorrectly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Subcontractor MRP area &1 in plant &2 maintained incorrectly

What causes this issue?

Several subcontractors have been assigned to the subcontractor MRP area
&v1& in plant &v2&.

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?

Delete all subcontractors of the MRP area, except for one entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD353 - Subcontractor MRP area &1 in plant &2 maintained incorrectly ?

  The SAP error message MD353 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the subcontractor MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area in the specified plant. This error typically arises when the MRP area for a subcontractor is not set up correctly or is missing necessary data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP area for the subcontractor may not be properly defined in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the subcontractor MRP area might be missing, such as the assignment of materials or the definition of the MRP area itself.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The plant specified in the error message may not have the necessary settings for subcontracting or MRP areas.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the MRP area settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD1 (Define MRP Areas) and verify that the MRP area for the subcontractor is correctly defined for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the MRP area is assigned to the correct materials.
  
  
  
  Review Subcontractor Settings:
  
  Use transaction code ME2O (Purchase Orders for Subcontracting) to check if the subcontracting purchase orders are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the materials and components are correctly assigned to the subcontractor.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under the following path: 
  
  Logistics -> Production -> MRP -> MRP Areas -> Define MRP Areas.
  
  
  Ensure that the plant has the necessary configurations for subcontracting.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data for the materials involved. Ensure that the MRP area is correctly assigned in the material master.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify MRP area settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMD1: Define MRP Areas
  ME2O: Purchase Orders for Subcontracting
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to MRP areas and subcontracting.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to MRP and subcontracting processes for a deeper understanding of the configuration and setup.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MD353 error message in SAP.