How To Fix 40297 - No material components are assigned to the secondary resources

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 297

• Message text: No material components are assigned to the secondary resources

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please assign material components to this resource.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40297 - No material components are assigned to the secondary resources ?

  The SAP error message 40297, "No material components are assigned to the secondary resources," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with production orders or process orders that involve secondary resources (like machines or labor) that do not have any material components assigned to them.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Assignments: The primary cause of this error is that the secondary resources (e.g., machines, tools, or labor) in the routing or production order do not have any material components assigned to them. This can happen if the routing is not properly configured or if the production order was created without the necessary assignments.
  
  
  Routing Configuration: The routing may not have been set up correctly to include the necessary material components for the secondary resources.
  
  
  Order Type: Certain order types may require specific configurations that have not been met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: Review the routing associated with the production order. Ensure that the secondary resources are correctly defined and that the necessary material components are assigned to them.
  
  
  Assign Components: If the secondary resources are supposed to have material components, you can assign them in the routing or production order. This can typically be done in the routing transaction (e.g., CA01, CA02) or in the production order transaction (e.g., CO02).
  
  
  Review Production Order: If the production order was created incorrectly, you may need to delete and recreate it or adjust the existing order to ensure that all necessary components and resources are properly assigned.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage routing and production orders in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, ensure that the settings for production planning and routing are correctly configured to allow for the assignment of material components to secondary resources.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), CO01 (Create Production Order), and CO02 (Change Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to routings and production orders.
  Training: If you are new to SAP or production planning, consider seeking training or guidance from experienced users or SAP consultants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 40297 and ensure that your production processes run smoothly.