How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM061 - No storage location MRP area exists for location &1 and storage loc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No storage location MRP area exists for location &1 and storage loc. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM061 - No storage location MRP area exists for location &1 and storage loc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM061 indicates that there is no storage location MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area defined for the specified location and storage location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during planning runs or when trying to execute certain transactions that require MRP area information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Area Configuration: The most common cause is that the MRP area for the specified storage location has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specified location and storage location.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define MRP Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Advanced Planning and Optimization > Supply Chain Planning > Master Data > MRP Area.
  Create or maintain the MRP area for the relevant storage location and location combination.
  Ensure that the MRP area is correctly assigned to the material in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Verify that the MRP area is correctly assigned in the MRP views for the material.
  Ensure that the storage location is correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is correctly set up.
  You can use transaction codes like CIF (Core Interface) to check for any integration issues between SAP ERP and APO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MRP areas and APO configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to define specific areas within a plant or storage location for planning purposes. They allow for more granular control over inventory and planning processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  CIF: Core Interface for integration checks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to MRP areas and APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/LOM061 and ensure that the necessary MRP area configurations are in place for your planning processes.