How To Fix MD06010 - Material &1 of MRP area &2 is assigned to ref. material consumption

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Material &1 of MRP area &2 is assigned to ref. material consumption

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06010 - Material &1 of MRP area &2 is assigned to ref. material consumption ?

  The SAP error message MD06010 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) in a particular MRP area (denoted as &2) is assigned to reference material consumption. This typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there are issues related to the configuration of materials and their consumption methods.
  Cause:
  
  Reference Material Consumption: The material is set up to consume from a reference material, which may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area may not be correctly set up to handle the reference material consumption.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records, particularly in the MRP views.
  MRP Type Settings: The MRP type assigned to the material may not support reference material consumption.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the settings in the MRP views.
  Ensure that the reference material is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the MRP area (transaction code OMD0) to ensure it is set up correctly for the materials involved.
  Make sure that the MRP area is properly assigned to the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Adjust MRP Type:
  
  Review the MRP type assigned to the material. If it is not suitable for reference material consumption, consider changing it to a more appropriate type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure reference material consumption and MRP areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test MRP run to see if the error persists. Use transaction code MD02 or MD03 to perform the MRP run for the material.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP 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:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMD0: MRP Area Configuration
  MD02/MD03: MRP Run
  
  
  MRP Types: Familiarize yourself with different MRP types and their implications on material planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.