How To Fix 40204 - Enter recipe group and recipe

40204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Enter recipe group and recipe

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a process order without reference to a
material. In this case, however, you must enter a master recipe.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a master recipe group and a recipe.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

40204 - Details

• The SAP error message 40204, which states "Enter recipe group and recipe," typically occurs in the context of the SAP ERP system when working with the Recipe Management module, particularly in the process of creating or modifying recipes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires both a recipe group and a recipe to be specified in order to proceed with the operation. The absence of either of these fields leads to the error, as the system cannot identify which recipe you are trying to work with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you have entered both the recipe group and the recipe in the relevant fields. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Navigate to the Recipe Management Screen: Go to the transaction code or menu path where you are trying to create or modify a recipe.
  
  
  Enter Recipe Group: In the designated field for the recipe group,