How To Fix MD06029 - Reference and destination MRP area are different MRP area types

MD06029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Reference and destination MRP area are different MRP area types

What causes this issue?

The type of the reference MRP area is &v1& and the type of the
destination MRP area is &v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another MRP area with the MRP area type &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06029 - Reference and destination MRP area are different MRP area types ?

  The SAP error message MD06029 indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference MRP area and the destination MRP area in terms of their types. This typically occurs during the planning process when the system tries to perform MRP (Material Requirements Planning) calculations and finds that the MRP areas involved are not compatible due to their differing types.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Different MRP Area Types: The error arises when the system attempts to use a reference MRP area (from which it is trying to derive planning data) that has a different type than the destination MRP area (where the planning data is being applied). For example, one MRP area might be set up for production while another is set up for sales.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: This can also happen if the MRP areas have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies in how they are defined.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the