How To Fix MD06011 - Material &1 in MRP area &2 is already used as ref. material consumption

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Material &1 in MRP area &2 is already used as ref. material consumption

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06011 - Material &1 in MRP area &2 is already used as ref. material consumption ?

  The SAP error message MD06011 indicates that a material is already being used as a reference material for consumption in a specific MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that involves changing or deleting a material that is currently referenced in another process or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Reference Material Usage: The material in question is being used as a reference material in the MRP area specified. This could be due to existing consumption postings or configurations that link this material to other materials or processes.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the system. If a material is actively referenced, the system will not allow certain operations to ensure that data remains consistent.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Usage: Investigate where the material is being used as a reference. You can do this by checking the MRP area settings and any related consumption postings.
  Remove References: If you need to change or delete the material, you may need to first remove it from any reference usage. This could involve:
  
  Changing the configuration settings in the MRP area.
  Deleting or adjusting any consumption postings that reference this material.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to manage reference materials in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to manage materials in specific locations or for specific purposes. Understanding how MRP areas work can help in troubleshooting this error.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data and how it interacts with MRP processes.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like MM03 for material display, or MD04 for stock/requirements list) to investigate the material's usage and references.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.