How To Fix MD06036 - Storage location &1 does not belong to MRP area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Storage location &1 does not belong to MRP area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06036 - Storage location &1 does not belong to MRP area &2 ?

  The SAP error message MD06036 indicates that there is a mismatch between the storage location and the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area in your system. Specifically, it means that the storage location you are trying to use does not belong to the specified MRP area.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The storage location may not be assigned to the MRP area in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong storage location or MRP area is being referenced.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up to link the storage location with the MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the MRP area settings and verify that the storage location is correctly assigned to the MRP area in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the MRP views and ensure that the storage location is correctly linked to the MRP area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during a transaction, double-check the input values for the storage location and MRP area to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Assign Storage Location to MRP Area:
  
  If the storage location is not assigned to the MRP area, you can assign it using transaction code OMDU (Define MRP Areas) or through the relevant configuration path in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on MRP area and storage location configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to manage planning at a more granular level than just plant-wide planning. They can be defined for specific storage locations, production lines, or other logical divisions within a plant.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its MRP settings, which are crucial for effective inventory and production planning.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMDU: Define MRP Areas
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD06036 error and ensure that your storage locations and MRP areas are correctly configured in SAP.