How To Fix MD381 - Please enter an MRP area field

MD381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Please enter an MRP area field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD381 - Please enter an MRP area field ?

  The SAP error message MD381, which states "Please enter an MRP area field," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system expects an MRP area to be specified but it is missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Area: The most common cause of this error is that the MRP area field is not filled in the relevant transaction or screen where MRP is being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The MRP area may not be configured correctly in the system, or the material may not be assigned to an MRP area.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are using may require an MRP area to be specified, but it is not being provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter MRP Area: When prompted with the error, check the input fields and ensure that you have entered a valid MRP area. This can usually be done in the MRP-related transaction screens (e.g., MD01, MD02).
  Check Material Master: Go