How To Fix 40257 - Master recipe required for order type &1 (transaction will abort)

40257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Master recipe required for order type &1 (transaction will abort)

What causes this issue?

The recipe selection defined in Customizing for order type &V1&
specifies that a recipe must be used. However, there is no recipe for
the combination of material, plant, and production version &V2& for
explosion date &V3& and lot size &V4& that meets the selection criteria
defined in Customizing.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

You have the following four options:
Create a recipe that meets the selection criteria defined in
Customizing.
Check recipe selection and the selection ID in Customizing and change
it if required.
Create a new selection ID,if required, or change the parameters of the
selection ID used.
Check the recipe's validity (quantity, date).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

40257 - Details

• The SAP error message 40257 indicates that a master recipe is required for the specified order type, and the transaction will abort if the master recipe is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when working with process orders in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Recipe: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a master recipe associated with the order type you are trying to process. Master recipes are essential for defining the production process, including the sequence of operations, resources, and materials required.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be configured to use a master recipe, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the production planning module, particularly in the settings related to master recipes and order types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign a