How To Fix 61821 - Direct production is only possible with in in-house production

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Direct production is only possible with in in-house production

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61821 - Direct production is only possible with in in-house production ?

  The SAP error message 61821, which states "Direct production is only possible with in-house production," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a direct production operation (such as creating a production order) for a material that is not set up for in-house production.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be configured for in-house production. This can happen if the material type or production type is set to external procurement (like purchasing) instead of in-house production.
  Production Version: There may not be a valid production version defined for the material, which is necessary for direct production.
  Routing Issues: The routing for the material may not be set up correctly, or it may not exist, which is required for production processes.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not allow for in-house production for the specific material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "MRP" and "Work Scheduling" views. Ensure that the material is set up for in-house production.
  Ensure that the MRP type is appropriate for production (e.g., "PD" for in-house production).
  
  
  
  Define Production Version:
  
  Ensure that a production version exists for the material. You can check this in transaction code C223 (for production versions) and create one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Routing:
  
  Check if a routing exists for the material. You can do this using transaction code CA03. If it does not exist, you may need to create a routing.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify the plant settings to ensure that the material is allowed for in-house production. This can be checked in the plant-specific settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Production Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the production order type being used is appropriate for in-house production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  CA03: Display Routing
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master settings, production versions, and routing.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify production-related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61821 and successfully perform direct production for the material in question.