How To Fix MD354 - With MRP area type 02, you have to enter a receiving storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: With MRP area type 02, you have to enter a receiving storage location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD354 - With MRP area type 02, you have to enter a receiving storage location ?

  The SAP error message MD354 indicates that when working with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) areas of type 02 (which are typically used for stock in transit), the system requires a receiving storage location to be specified. This error usually occurs during the planning or execution of MRP runs when the system cannot determine where to place the stock that is being planned.
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  Missing Receiving Storage Location: The MRP area of type 02 requires a receiving storage location to be defined for the stock that is being planned. If this location is not specified, the system cannot proceed with the planning.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the MRP area settings or the material master data that does not define the receiving storage location properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD354 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the receiving storage location is defined for the MRP area of type 02.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master Data:
  
  Access the material master data for the relevant material.
  Navigate to the MRP views and check if the receiving storage location is specified.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate receiving storage location.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP area is correctly set up to handle stock in transit.
  Verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly in the MRP area configuration.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Area Types: Understand the different types of MRP areas and their purposes. Type 02 is specifically for stock in transit, which requires careful handling of storage locations.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on MRP area configuration and management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02 for changing material master data.
  MD01 for running MRP.
  OMI4 for MRP area configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD354 error and ensure that your MRP processes run smoothly.