How To Fix 61517 - Please maintain repetitive mfg profile in the material master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Please maintain repetitive mfg profile in the material master record

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a run schedule header for this material,
or you want to carry out repetitive manufacturing for the material.
No repetitive manufacturing profile has been maintained in the material
master record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the material master record and enter a repetitive manufacturing
profile in the MRP 3 screen.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61517 - Please maintain repetitive mfg profile in the material master record ?

  The SAP error message 61517, which states "Please maintain repetitive mfg profile in the material master record," typically occurs in the context of repetitive manufacturing processes. This error indicates that the system requires a repetitive manufacturing profile to be defined for the material in question, but it has not been set up in the material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Repetitive Manufacturing Profile: The material master record for the specific material does not have a repetitive manufacturing profile assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for repetitive manufacturing may not be properly set up in the system.
  Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with repetitive manufacturing processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the repetitive manufacturing profile in the material master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the appropriate views to edit. You will typically need to select the "MRP" (Material Requirements Planning) view or the "Work Scheduling" view, depending on your configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain Repetitive Manufacturing Profile:
  
  In the relevant view, look for the field labeled "Repetitive Manufacturing Profile" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate repetitive manufacturing profile that has been defined in your system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you do not have a repetitive manufacturing profile available, you may need to create one in the configuration settings. This can typically be done through transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigating to the appropriate settings for repetitive manufacturing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Repetitive Manufacturing Profiles: These profiles define how materials are produced in a repetitive manufacturing environment, including settings for production scheduling, costing, and inventory management.
  Material Master Record: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views that contain data relevant to different business processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MM01, SPRO, and others that may be useful for managing material master data and configuration settings.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.