How To Fix MD06102 - Error in Customizing. Plant MRP area &1 in plant &2 exists more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Error in Customizing. Plant MRP area &1 in plant &2 exists more than once

What causes this issue?

Plant MRP area &v& exists more than once in plant &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?

Delete the plant MRP area &v1&. By doing this you will also be deleting
all dependent entries. You then can create the plant MRP area again
using <DS:TRAN.OMIZ>Define MRP areas</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06102 - Error in Customizing. Plant MRP area &1 in plant &2 exists more than once ?

  The SAP error message MD06102 indicates that there is a duplication issue in the configuration of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) areas for a specific plant. This error occurs when the system finds more than one entry for the same MRP area in the specified plant, which violates the uniqueness requirement for MRP area definitions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same MRP area in the configuration settings for the specified plant. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Duplicate entries may have been created inadvertently during the configuration process.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another, duplicates may have been introduced.
  Incorrect Customization: Customizing settings may have been incorrectly defined, leading to multiple entries for the same MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD06102 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD0 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics -> Production -> MRP -> MRP Area -> Define MRP Areas).
  Check the entries for the specified plant and MRP area. Look for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Delete or Correct Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you will need to delete or correct them. Ensure that only one unique entry exists for the MRP area in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose due to transport requests, check the transport logs to identify any issues during the transport process. Correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that the MRP area settings are correct and that there are no further duplicates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After resolving the issue, test the MRP functionality to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the MRP areas are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to define specific areas within a plant for which MRP is carried out separately. This allows for more granular control over inventory and production planning.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (Single-item, single-level planning), and MD03 (Single-item, multi-level planning) for MRP processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to MRP area configuration that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD06102 error and ensure that your MRP area configurations are correct and functioning properly.