Symptom
The following error message displayed when attempting to define the MRP Areas in Configuration Step 103068 - 'Define MRP Areas for Plant/Storage Locations':
"Only plant MRP areas are allowed to have 1 to 4 digits"
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Attempt to define the MRP Areas in SSCUI 103068.
- Encounter the error message "Only plant MRP areas are allowed to have 1 to 4 digits".
Cause
Resolution
The error message "Only plant MRP areas are allowed to have 1 to 4 digits" is a standard system behaviour to maintain consistency and uniformity and only MRP areas of the type 'Plant' are allowed to have a 1-4 digit key.
Storage Location MRP areas should have a minimum of 5 digits.
For example: M0001
See Also
Refer to the Configuration Help of the SSCUI 103068, which states:
"2. Enter a number and description for the MRP area. You can enter an alphanumeric number for the MRP area, but it must contain at least five characters."
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