How To Fix 10048 - A master recipe is required for master recipe selection

10048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 048

• Message text: A master recipe is required for master recipe selection

What causes this issue?

The current master recipe selection is not allowed for "Approval
required".

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?

Choose one of the following options for master recipe selection:
Master recipe mandatory (automatic selection)
Master recipe mandatory (manual selection)

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10048 - A master recipe is required for master recipe selection ?

  The SAP error message "10048 A master recipe is required for master recipe selection" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with master recipes in SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid master recipe for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Recipe: The most common cause of this error is that there is no master recipe defined for the material or production process you are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to link the material to the appropriate master recipe.
  Master Recipe Status: The master recipe may be inactive or not released for use.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find the master recipe may not match any existing recipes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Recipe: Verify that a master recipe exists for the material in