How To Fix MD374 - Deletion of MRP Area &1 is not possible

MD374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Deletion of MRP Area &1 is not possible

What causes this issue?

You would like to delete the MRP area &V1& of plant &V2& in the quality
system (Q system), but the MRP area is already used in the production
system (P system).

System Response

The system cannot delete the MRP area &V1& of plant &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you have to delete an MRP area in your P system, you first have to
ensure that it is not used anywhere else. You can then request an expert
configuration to delete the MRP area in the Q system. Afterwards it will
also be deleted in the P system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MD374 - Details

• The SAP error message MD374, which states "Deletion of MRP Area &1 is not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) area that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active MRP Area: The MRP area you are trying to delete is still active and has been used in planning or other processes.
  Dependent Objects: There may be dependent objects such as stock, planned orders, purchase orders, or other data linked to the MRP area.
  Configuration Settings: The MRP area might be configured in a way that prevents deletion, such as being part of a larger planning structure.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents that reference the MRP area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the MRP area, check for any dependent objects. You can use transaction codes like MD04