How To Fix MM174 - Not possible to maintain MRP areas here

MM174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Not possible to maintain MRP areas here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain MRP area data. However, this is not possible in
the following cases:
If the MRP areas have not been activated at <DS:GLOS.client>client</>
level
When scheduling the creation or changing of a material master record
If you have not specified a plant
If you have not selected the user department <LS>MRP</>

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?

Check your data and correct it as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can check whether the MRP areas have been activated in Customizing
for <LS>Material Requirements Planning</> in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOPP1OM01>Activate MRP for MRP areas</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MM174 - Details

• The SAP error message MM174: Not possible to maintain MRP areas here typically occurs when you are trying to maintain MRP (Material Requirements Planning) areas in a context where it is not allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to maintain MRP areas for a material that is not set up correctly or when the MRP area functionality is not activated for the material or plant.
  Causes:
  
  MRP Area Not Defined: The MRP area you are trying to maintain may not be defined for the material or plant in question.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not support MRP areas.
  MRP Area Functionality Not Activated: The MRP area functionality may not be activated in the configuration for the specific plant or material.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that does not allow for MRP area maintenance.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to maintain MRP areas for