How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT853 - Create MRP area &1 as SCM location

/SAPAPO/MAT853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Create MRP area &1 as SCM location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT853 - Create MRP area &1 as SCM location ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT853 Create MRP area &1 as SCM location typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a corresponding MRP area for a specific location in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration or data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MRP Area: The MRP area specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The MRP area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the location or MRP area.
  Integration Issues: Problems with the integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the MRP Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Supply Chain Planning -> Master Data -> MRP Area -> Define