How To Fix PIC01109 - Material &1 not defined in MRP area &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Material &1 not defined in MRP area &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01109 - Material &1 not defined in MRP area &4 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01109 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not defined in the specified MRP area (denoted as &4). This error typically arises during the planning process when the system attempts to perform MRP (Material Requirements Planning) calculations for a material that has not been set up in the relevant MRP area.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined in MRP Area: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has not been assigned to the specified MRP area in the system.
  MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area itself may not be properly configured or may not include the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the MRP area settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: OMDU).
  Verify that the MRP area is correctly defined and that it includes the material in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to MRP Area:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the MRP area, you need to add it. This can be done in the material master record.
  Use Transaction Code: MM02 to modify the material master.
  Navigate to the MRP area view and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct MRP area.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  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 define specific areas for planning purposes, allowing for more granular control over inventory and production planning.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views, including MRP, purchasing, and sales data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMDU: MRP Area Configuration
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01109 error and ensure that the material is properly defined in the specified MRP area.