How To Fix MD06420 - MRP area &1 in plant &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 420

• Message text: MRP area &1 in plant &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06420 - MRP area &1 in plant &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MD06420 indicates that there is an issue with the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) area in the specified plant. Specifically, it means that the MRP area you are trying to access or use does not exist in the system for the given plant.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent MRP Area: The MRP area specified in the transaction does not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MRP area may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the MRP area or plant code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master or MRP area settings) may not have been created or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the MRP area exists for the specified plant.
  Use transaction code OMI4 to check the MRP area settings.
  
  
  
  Create MRP Area:
  
  If the MRP area does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction code MM01 to create a new MRP area for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the MRP area and plant codes entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the specified MRP area and plant. You can use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMI4: MRP Area Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify MRP areas and related master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD06420 error and ensure that the MRP area is correctly set up in your SAP system.