How To Fix 61221 - Material's assembly scrap is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Material's assembly scrap is &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61221 - Material's assembly scrap is & ?

  The SAP error message 61221, which states "Material's assembly scrap is &," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with assembly processes in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the scrap percentage defined for a material in the assembly process.
  Cause:
  
  Scrap Percentage Not Defined: The material in question may not have a scrap percentage defined in the material master or in the production order.
  Invalid Scrap Value: The scrap percentage might be set to an invalid value (e.g., negative values or values exceeding 100%).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the production process or the material master data.
  Missing Data: Required data for the assembly process might be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Accounting and MRP views) to ensure that the scrap percentage is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  Check the production order (transaction code CO02) to see if the scrap percentage is specified correctly.
  If necessary, adjust the scrap percentage in the production order.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the production process are correct. This may involve checking the routing and bill of materials (BOM) associated with the material.
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (to view BOM) and CA03 (to view routing) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production planning and assembly processes for additional guidance on scrap handling.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CS03: Display Bill of Materials
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on handling scrap in production processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 61221.