How To Fix MD06109 - Error in Customizing. No subcontractor has been entered for MRP area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Error in Customizing. No subcontractor has been entered for MRP area &1

What causes this issue?

No subcontractor has been entered for subcontractor MRP area &v1&.

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?

Enter the subcontractor on the subcontractor view of the MRP area &v1&
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 MD06109 - Error in Customizing. No subcontractor has been entered for MRP area &1 ?

  The SAP error message MD06109 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) area in relation to subcontracting. Specifically, it means that no subcontractor has been defined for the specified MRP area, which is necessary for the system to process procurement and planning correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subcontractor Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the MRP area specified does not have a subcontractor assigned to it. This can happen if the subcontracting process has not been properly set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the MRP area or the material master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the MRP area that prevent the system from recognizing a valid subcontractor.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD06109 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: OMDU).
  Ensure that the MRP area is correctly defined and that it is linked to the appropriate plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Assign Subcontractor:
  
  Navigate to the material master data (Transaction code: MM02).
  Select the relevant material and view the purchasing data.
  Ensure that a valid subcontractor is assigned to the MRP area. You may need to add or update the subcontractor information.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master for the relevant material to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially in the purchasing and MRP views.
  Ensure that the procurement type is set to "Subcontracting" if that is the intended method.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to review the material master and ensure that all relevant data is consistent and correctly maintained.
  If necessary, run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring subcontracting and MRP areas.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMDU: MRP Area Configuration
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to manage planning at a more granular level than just at the plant level. They can be used for specific storage locations or for specific materials.
  Subcontracting: In SAP, subcontracting allows a company to have certain operations performed by an external vendor. Proper configuration is essential for effective procurement and planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD06109 error and ensure that your MRP area is correctly set up for subcontracting.