How To Fix C5552 - Select a secondary resource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Select a secondary resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5552 - Select a secondary resource ?

  The SAP error message C5552, which states "Select a secondary resource," typically occurs in the context of production planning or scheduling when a secondary resource is required for a particular operation or task but has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Secondary Resource: The operation you are trying to execute requires a secondary resource (like a machine, tool, or labor) that has not been assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the routing or work center may not include the necessary secondary resources.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material, routing, or work center may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Secondary Resource:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CO01 for production order creation).
  Check the operation details and ensure that a secondary resource is assigned.
  If not, select an appropriate secondary resource from the available options.
  
  
  
  Review Routing and Work Center:
  
  Navigate to the routing (transaction CA01/CA02) and check if the secondary resources are defined for the operations.
  Ensure that the work center (transaction CR01/CR02) has the necessary secondary resources configured.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the material and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the secondary resources are defined in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which secondary resource to select, consult your organization's documentation or speak with a production planner or engineer who can provide guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), CR01 (Create Work Center), and CR02 (Change Work Center).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the routing or work center data.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP production planning and scheduling processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C5552 error and proceed with your production planning tasks.