How To Fix C5517 - No recipe found for &. Enter a valid one.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 517

• Message text: No recipe found for &. Enter a valid one.

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a recipe that is valid on the key date and
matches the selection criteria you have entered. Therefore, no recipe
to copy from was selected.

How to fix this error?

Depending on the situation, carry out one of the following steps:
Correct the criteria for selecting a recipe to copy from.
Cancel the function and create the recipe without copying from an
existing one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5517 - No recipe found for &. Enter a valid one. ?

  The SAP error message C5517 ("No recipe found for &. Enter a valid one.") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Process Industries modules, particularly when dealing with recipes in the context of production orders or process orders. This error indicates that the system could not find a recipe associated with the specified material or production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Recipe: The most common cause is that the recipe for the specified material has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Recipe: The recipe may exist but is inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the recipe.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the recipe management settings in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipe Existence:
  
  Use transaction code C201 (Create Recipe) or C202 (Change Recipe) to check if the recipe exists for the specified material.
  If it does not exist, create a new recipe for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number entered is correct. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Check Recipe Status:
  
  If the recipe exists, check its status to ensure it is active and valid for the required period. You can do this in the recipe management screen.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the recipe. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to recipe management in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for process orders and recipes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on recipe management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C201: Create Recipe
  C202: Change Recipe
  C203: Display Recipe
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.