How To Fix PPH_MRP204 - Separately planned storage location not supported, use MRP areas instead

PPH_MRP204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Separately planned storage location not supported, use MRP areas instead

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP204 - Separately planned storage location not supported, use MRP areas instead ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP204 indicates that the system does not support separately planned storage locations for the material in question. Instead, it suggests using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) areas for planning purposes. This error typically arises in the context of MRP when the system is trying to process planning for materials that are set up in a way that is incompatible with the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Storage Location Configuration: The material may be configured in such a way that it is set to be planned at a storage location level, but the system does not support this configuration for the specific material or scenario.
  MRP Area Not Defined: The material may not have MRP areas defined, which are necessary for planning when separate storage locations are not supported.
  Material Master Settings: The settings in the material master record may not be aligned with the requirements for MRP processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use MRP Areas: 
  
  If the error