How To Fix 40899 - System does not support planned orders for process materials

40899 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 899

• Message text: System does not support planned orders for process materials

What causes this issue?

You want to convert a planned order created for a process material to a
production order or process order.
However, the System does not support planned orders for process
materials.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can create a production order or a process order for a process
material directly only.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40899 - System does not support planned orders for process materials ?

  The SAP error message 40899, which states "System does not support planned orders for process materials," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when dealing with process manufacturing. This error indicates that the system is unable to create planned orders for materials that are classified as process materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Type: The material in question is defined as a process material (e.g., materials that are produced in a continuous process rather than discrete batches). In SAP, process materials are usually associated with specific production processes that do not utilize planned orders in the same way as discrete manufacturing materials.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the material master or the production planning module may not allow for planned orders for process materials. This can be due to the settings in the material type or the production version.
  
  
  Production Planning Strategy: The production planning strategy assigned to the material may not support