How To Fix PIC01036 - Product group is not allowed in MRP area &1 for MRP set &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Product group is not allowed in MRP area &1 for MRP set &2

What causes this issue?

Product groups cannot be maintained for MRP area &v1&.
If you work in this client in MRP <ZH>with</>
<DS:GLOS.3526C359AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>MRP areas</>, product groups
are only permitted on plant level or on the level of the plant MRP
area.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01036 - Product group is not allowed in MRP area &1 for MRP set &2 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01036 indicates that a specific product group is not allowed in a particular MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area for a given MRP set. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system encounters a product group that has not been configured to be used in the specified MRP area.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The product group may not be assigned to the MRP area in the configuration settings.
  MRP Area Settings: The MRP area may have restrictions that prevent certain product groups from being included in planning.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the product group may not be correctly set up to allow it in the specified MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for MRP areas in SAP (Transaction Code: OMDU).
  Verify that the product group is allowed in the specified MRP area.
  
  
  
  Review Product Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the product group in the material master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Ensure that the product group is correctly defined and that it is allowed in the relevant MRP area.
  
  
  
  Adjust MRP Area Assignment:
  
  If necessary, modify the MRP area assignment to include the product group.
  You may need to create a new MRP area or adjust the existing one to accommodate the product group.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Set Configuration:
  
  Review the MRP set configuration (Transaction Code: OMDU) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it includes the necessary product groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on MRP area and product group configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), OMDU (MRP Area Configuration), and MD01 (MRP Run).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to MRP area configuration and product groups that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to MRP area settings and product group configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.