How To Fix MD906 - SupplyPlanningAreaTypeCode &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 906

• Message text: SupplyPlanningAreaTypeCode &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD906 - SupplyPlanningAreaTypeCode &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MD906 indicates that the Supply Planning Area Type Code specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or process data related to a specific planning area that has not been defined or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Supply Planning Area Type Code may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the code being referenced in the transaction or program.
  Missing Data: The planning area type code may not have been created in the system, leading to this error when it is referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary planning area type code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the Supply Planning Area Type Code exists.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP1 to check the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the code you are using is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  Double-check the transaction or program where the error is occurring to ensure the correct code is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Planning Area:
  
  If the planning area type code does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for Supply Chain Management.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the planning area was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and included all necessary objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring planning areas and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning area configuration and /SAPAPO/SDP2 for planning area maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MD906 error and implement a solution to resolve it.