How To Fix PK384 - Supply area storage loc. not in same MRP area as sched. agrmnt stor. loc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Supply area storage loc. not in same MRP area as sched. agrmnt stor. loc.

What causes this issue?

The storage location of the production supply area and the scheduling
agreement item are not found in the same 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?

Change the storage location in your scheduling agreement or enter a
scheduling agreement in the control cycle whose storage location is in
the same MRP area as the storage location of the production supply area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK384 - Supply area storage loc. not in same MRP area as sched. agrmnt stor. loc. ?

  The SAP error message PK384 indicates that there is a mismatch between the supply area storage location and the scheduling agreement storage location in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a scheduling agreement but finds that the storage locations involved are not in the same MRP area.
  Cause:
  
  Different MRP Areas: The storage location defined in the scheduling agreement is in a different MRP area than the storage location from which the supply is being planned.
  Configuration Issues: The MRP areas may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or the storage location master data may not be correctly set up, causing the system to not recognize the relationship between the two locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in SAP and ensure that both the supply area storage location and the scheduling agreement storage location are assigned to the same MRP area.
  You can check this in the material master under the MRP views.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling Agreement:
  
  If the scheduling agreement is set up incorrectly, you may need to adjust it to point to the correct storage location that is in the same MRP area as the supply area.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material and ensure that the MRP area settings are correct.
  Ensure that the storage locations are correctly assigned to the appropriate MRP areas.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP and logistics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  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.
  Scheduling Agreements: These are long-term agreements between a supplier and a customer for the supply of materials over a specified period.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials that an organization procures, produces, and sells.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the relevant storage locations are aligned within the same MRP area, you should be able to resolve the PK384 error.