How To Fix 61196 - No planned orders exist for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 196

• Message text: No planned orders exist for the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61196 - No planned orders exist for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message "61196 No planned orders exist for the selection criteria" typically occurs when you are trying to access planned orders in the system, but there are no planned orders that match the criteria you have specified. This can happen in various transactions related to production planning, such as when using transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders).
  Causes:
  
  No Planned Orders Created: There may simply be no planned orders created for the material or plant you are trying to view.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered (such as material number, plant, or date range) may not match any existing planned orders.
  Data Filters: Filters applied in the selection screen may be too restrictive, leading to no results being returned.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, lack of proper authorizations may prevent you from viewing planned orders.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent planned orders from being generated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Planned Orders: Verify if planned orders have been created for the material and plant in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like MD04 or CO01.
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that the material number, plant, and other parameters are correct and that you are not applying unnecessary filters.
  Expand Date Range: If you are using a date range, try expanding it to see if there are planned orders outside of the specified range.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view planned orders. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  Consult with Production Planning Team: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your production planning team or SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for planned order generation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), CO01 (Create Production Order), and COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planned orders and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to production planning for more insights on planned orders and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.