How To Fix MDRD046 - MRP areas are not active; use Customizing for plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDRD - Messages for Delivery Relationships

• Message number: 046

• Message text: MRP areas are not active; use Customizing for plants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDRD046 - MRP areas are not active; use Customizing for plants ?

  The SAP error message MDRD046 indicates that the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) areas for a specific plant are not active. This can occur when the MRP areas have not been properly configured or activated in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive MRP Areas: The MRP areas for the plant in question have not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a lack of proper configuration in the Customizing settings for the plant.
  Missing Data: The necessary data for MRP areas might be missing or incorrectly set up in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDRD046 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate MRP Areas:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics > Production > MRP > MRP Area > Define MRP Areas.
  Ensure that the MRP areas for the relevant plant are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views for the material in question and ensure that the MRP area is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  In the IMG, navigate to Logistics > Production > MRP > MRP Area > Assign MRP Areas to Plants.
  Ensure that the MRP areas are assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the MRP area settings are correctly configured for the specific plant and material.
  Verify that the MRP area is not set to inactive.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to manage inventory and planning at a more granular level than just the plant. They can be defined for specific storage locations, production lines, or other logical divisions within a plant.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MD01 (MRP Run) for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on MRP area configuration and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDRD046 error and ensure that your MRP areas are properly configured and active.