How To Fix C5175 - Enter a material and plant, or a recipe group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Enter a material and plant, or a recipe group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5175 - Enter a material and plant, or a recipe group ?

  The SAP error message C5175 ("Enter a material and plant, or a recipe group") typically occurs in the context of production planning or recipe management within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either a material and plant combination or a recipe group to proceed with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered the required fields (material and plant or recipe group) in the transaction or screen they are working on.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the material or plant, or the recipe group may not be defined correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material or plant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Data: Ensure that you enter either a valid material and plant combination or a recipe group in the relevant fields. Check that the material exists in the system and is assigned to the correct plant.
  Check Material and Plant Configuration: Verify that the material is correctly configured in the system and that it is assigned to the specified plant. You can do this by checking the material master data.
  Review Recipe Group: If you are using a recipe group, ensure that it is defined and that you have the correct recipe group number.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant data. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like C223 (Create Recipe), C201 (Create Production Order), or others related to production planning and recipe management.
  Material Master: You can check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the material is set up correctly.
  Recipe Management: If you are working with recipes, familiarize yourself with the relevant transactions and settings in the SAP system related to recipe management.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for more in-depth troubleshooting.