How To Fix C9006 - The material is already allocated to the routing.

C9006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C9 - Object assignments: Routing alternative to object

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The material is already allocated to the routing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C9006 - The material is already allocated to the routing. ?

  The SAP error message C9006, "The material is already allocated to the routing," typically occurs in the context of production planning and routing in SAP. This error indicates that the material you are trying to allocate or assign to a routing is already linked to another routing or production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Allocation: The material is already assigned to a different routing or production order, which prevents it from being allocated again.
  Routing Configuration: The routing for the material may have been set up in a way that restricts multiple allocations.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or routing data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or CA03 (Display Routing) to check if the material is already allocated to another routing or production order.
  Review the routing assignments in the material master (transaction MM03) to see if the material is linked to