How To Fix 40431 - Master recipe required - could not convert planned order!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Master recipe required - could not convert planned order!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40431 - Master recipe required - could not convert planned order! ?

  The SAP error message 40431, "Master recipe required - could not convert planned order," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert a planned order into a production order because a master recipe is not available for the material or the production process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Recipe: The most common cause is that there is no master recipe defined for the material or the production process in question.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be set up correctly for production, or it may not be assigned to the correct production type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the production process or the routing that is supposed to be used.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The master recipe may not be available for the specific plant where the planned order is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign a Master Recipe:
  
  Go to the transaction code C201 (Create Master Recipe) or C202 (Change Master Recipe) to create or modify a master recipe for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the master recipe is correctly defined with all necessary operations and components.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the material is set up for production and that the appropriate production type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Routing:
  
  Check the routing associated with the material using transaction code CA03.
  Ensure that the routing is correctly defined and linked to the master recipe.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Configuration:
  
  Verify that the master recipe is available for the specific plant where the planned order is created.
  If necessary, create a plant-specific version of the master recipe.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Planned Order:
  
  Review the planned order for any inconsistencies or errors that may prevent conversion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up master recipes and production processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C201: Create Master Recipe
  C202: Change Master Recipe
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  Master Recipe: A master recipe is a template that defines the production process, including the sequence of operations, resources, and materials required.
  Planned Order: A planned order is a request to produce a certain quantity of a material within a specified timeframe, which can be converted into a production order.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message 40431 and successfully convert the planned order into a production order.