How To Fix MD06003 - Material &1 has not been maintained for MRP area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material &1 has not been maintained for MRP area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06003 - Material &1 has not been maintained for MRP area &2 ?

  The SAP error message MD06003 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) has not been maintained for a specific MRP area (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process MRP-related functions for a material that lacks the necessary configuration for the specified MRP area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Area Data: The material has not been set up in the MRP area specified. This means that the system does not have the necessary data to perform MRP calculations for that material in that specific area.
  Incorrect MRP Area Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the MRP area, or the MRP area itself may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Data Maintenance Issues: There may have been an oversight in maintaining the necessary data for the material in the MRP area, such as planning parameters, lot size, or safety stock levels.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD06003 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: OMD0 or OMD1).
  Verify that the MRP area exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Data for MRP Area:
  
  Use Transaction Code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  Navigate to the MRP area view and ensure that the material is maintained for the specified MRP area.
  Enter the necessary planning data, such as lot size, safety stock, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to MRP Area:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the MRP area, you can do this in the MRP area view of the material master.
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the relevant MRP area.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Area Assignment in MRP Master Record:
  
  Ensure that the MRP area is correctly assigned in the MRP master record for the material.
  
  
  
  Re-run MRP:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the MRP process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to define specific planning areas for materials, allowing for more granular control over inventory and planning processes.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information related to materials, including data relevant for MRP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MD01: MRP Run
  OMD0: MRP Area Configuration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD06003 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained for the specified MRP area.