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

61821 - Overview

• 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.
  
  
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