How To Fix 40262 - Master recipe for material &1 has no operations (abort)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Master recipe for material &1 has no operations (abort)

What causes this issue?

The recipe you have selected for the combination of material, plant,
and production version &V2& contains no operations.

System Response

The transaction is terminated since the Customizing settings made for
the order type specify that a recipe is mandatory.

How to fix this error?

Change your recipe or change the settings valid for the order type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40262 - Master recipe for material &1 has no operations (abort) ?

  The SAP error message 40262 indicates that there is a problem with a master recipe for a specific material, specifically that the master recipe does not contain any operations. This can occur in the context of production planning and control, particularly when trying to create or execute production orders based on a master recipe.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operations: The master recipe for the specified material has been created but does not include any operations. This could happen if the recipe was not fully defined or if operations were inadvertently deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the master recipe was configured, leading to the absence of operations.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the recipe and the operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Master Recipe:
  
  Go to the transaction code C201 (or C202 for display) to view the master recipe.
  Verify that the master recipe for the material in question has operations defined. If not, you will need to add the necessary operations.
  
  
  
  Add Operations:
  
  If the master recipe is missing operations, you can add them by editing the master recipe. Ensure that you define the necessary operations, including the sequence, work centers, and any relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Recipe Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the recipe is correctly configured. Check for any missing components or settings that might prevent operations from being displayed.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistency, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the data is correctly linked and there are no underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on creating and managing master recipes, as well as troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  C201 - Create Master Recipe
  C202 - Display Master Recipe
  C203 - Change Master Recipe
  
  
  Master Recipe: A master recipe is a template that defines the production process for a material, including the sequence of operations, resources, and parameters.
  Production Orders: Ensure that the production orders you are trying to create or execute are correctly linked to the master recipe.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 40262 and ensure that your master recipe is properly configured for production planning.