How To Fix C2416 - Routing &1 version &2 is not valid according to selection criteria

C2416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Routing &1 version &2 is not valid according to selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2416 - Routing &1 version &2 is not valid according to selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message C2416 indicates that a specific routing version is not valid according to the selection criteria defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where routings are used to define the sequence of operations required to produce a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Routing Version Not Active: The routing version you are trying to use may not be active or may have been deactivated.
  Selection Criteria Mismatch: The selection criteria you are using to retrieve the routing may not match the characteristics of the routing version. This could include plant, status, or validity dates.
  Routing Not Assigned: The routing may not be assigned to the material or may not be valid for the specific production order or process.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the routing master data.
  
  
  Solution:
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