How To Fix 61429 - Material & allows no make-to-order stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Material & allows no make-to-order stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61429 - Material & allows no make-to-order stock ?

  The SAP error message 61429, which states "Material & allows no make-to-order stock," typically occurs when you are trying to create a make-to-order (MTO) production order or sales order for a material that is not configured to allow make-to-order stock. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the material master settings do not support MTO processes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is not set up to allow make-to-order stock. This is usually defined in the material master data under the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) views.
  Item Category: The item category used in the sales order or production order may not be configured for make-to-order processing.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be set up to allow MTO processing for the specific material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of make-to-order stock for certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views and ensure that the "Make-to-Order" indicator is set. This is usually found in the MRP 2 view under the "MTO" field.
  If it is not set, you can change it using transaction code MM02 to allow make-to-order stock.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Ensure that the item category used in the sales order or production order is configured to allow make-to-order processing. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code VOV4 for sales order item categories).
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Verify that the sales document type being used is configured to allow MTO processing. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code VOTXN).
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help adjust the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VOV4: Change Item Category
  VOTXN: Sales Document Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master settings and make-to-order processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61429 and successfully process make-to-order transactions for the specified material.