How To Fix 61017 - Please check the firming indicator

61017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Please check the firming indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61017 - Please check the firming indicator ?

  The SAP error message 61017, which states "Please check the firming indicator," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with firmed planned orders or production orders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the firming indicator set for a particular order or planning situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Firming Indicator: The firming indicator may not be set correctly for the planned order or production order. This can happen if the order is not firmed when it should be, or if it is incorrectly marked as firmed.
  Order Status: The status of the order may not allow for the action you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to change or delete a firmed order, the system will prevent this action.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to inconsistencies in how firming is