How To Fix 61263 - Missing configuration in planned order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Missing configuration in planned order &1

What causes this issue?

Planned orders for a configurable material must have a configuration
valuation.
If this does not exist, an error occurs.

System Response

The BOM for this planned order cannot be exploded which causes a
termination when planning the material in MRP.

How to fix this error?

Determine the cause of the error and correct it.
Delete the incorrect planned order and then repeat the planning run for
the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61263 - Missing configuration in planned order &1 ?

  The SAP error message "61263 Missing configuration in planned order &1" typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when there is a planned order that lacks the necessary configuration data. This can happen in scenarios where configurable materials are involved, and the system cannot find the required configuration for the planned order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Data: The planned order is for a configurable material, but the specific configuration (variant) has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Setup: The material master record for the configurable material may not be set up correctly, leading to missing configuration data.
  Incomplete BOM (Bill of Materials): The BOM for the configurable material may not include the necessary components or configurations.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings may not be correctly configured to handle configurable materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Data: Ensure that the configuration data for the planned order exists. You can do this by checking the material master and the configuration profiles.
  Review Material Master: Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the configuration settings are correctly defined for the material in question.
  Check BOM: Review the BOM for the configurable material to ensure that all necessary components and configurations are included.
  MRP Settings: Verify the MRP settings for the material to ensure that it is set up to handle configurable materials correctly.
  Create or Adjust Configuration: If the configuration is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration to meet the requirements of the planned order.
  Re-run MRP: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the MRP process to regenerate the planned orders and check if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS03: Display BOM
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  Configuration Profiles: Check the configuration profiles associated with the material to ensure they are correctly set up.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on configurable materials and MRP processes for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.