How To Fix ME454 - Storage location &3 belongs to different MRP area than storage loc. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Storage location &3 belongs to different MRP area than storage loc. &1

What causes this issue?

Storage locations &V1& and &V3& do not belong to the same
<DS:GLOS.3526C359AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>MRP area</>. Storage location
&V1& belongs to MRP area &V2&, whereas storage location &V3& belongs to
MRP area &V4&.
If you change the storage location, the assignment to the MRP area is
automatically changed at the same time.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME454 - Storage location &3 belongs to different MRP area than storage loc. &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME454 indicates that there is a mismatch between the storage location and the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area. Specifically, it means that the storage location you are trying to use is associated with a different MRP area than the one defined for the material or the storage location you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Different MRP Areas: The storage location you are trying to use is linked to a different MRP area than the one defined for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the MRP area settings or the storage location settings in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up to reflect the appropriate MRP area for the storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the MRP area assignment for the material.
  Ensure that the storage location you are trying to use is assigned to the same MRP area as the material.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Location Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the storage location (transaction code OX09) to ensure it is correctly assigned to the intended MRP area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data:
  
  If necessary, update the material master data to ensure that the MRP area and storage location align correctly. You can do this using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP and inventory management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to manage planning for specific areas within a plant. They allow for more granular control over inventory and planning processes.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, including data related to purchasing, inventory management, and MRP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OX09: Define Storage Locations
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME454 error and ensure that your storage locations and MRP areas are correctly aligned.