How To Fix MD06013 - Material Requirements Planning at MRP area level is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material Requirements Planning at MRP area level is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06013 - Material Requirements Planning at MRP area level is not active ?

  The SAP error message MD06013 indicates that the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) at the MRP area level is not active for a specific material. This can occur when the MRP area is not properly configured or activated for the material in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  MRP Area Not Defined: The MRP area for the material has not been defined in the system.
  MRP Area Not Active: The MRP area exists but is not activated for the specific material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to MRP areas in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for MRP areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD0 (Define MRP Areas) and verify if the MRP area is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the MRP area is active for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Activate MRP Area for Material:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  Navigate to the MRP area view and ensure that the MRP area is activated for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material using transaction code MM03.
  Ensure that the MRP type and other relevant fields are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Type:
  
  Ensure that the MRP type assigned to the material is appropriate for the MRP area planning.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP again using transaction code MD02 or MD03 to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to allow for more granular planning of materials, especially in complex environments where materials are stored in different locations or require different planning strategies.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MD02: MRP for Single Item
  MD03: MRP for Single Item (Display)
  OMD0: Define MRP Areas
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on MRP areas and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD06013 error and ensure that MRP is functioning correctly for the specified material and MRP area.