How To Fix CB208 - No control recipes have been created

CB208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No control recipes have been created

What causes this issue?

No control recipes have been created as not all characteristics of the
corresponding process instruction have values assigned to them. This
can be due to one of the following reasons:
You have not assigned all of the characteristic values that are to be
assigned manually.
A characteristic value which is to be assigned automatically could not
be determined because not all the information required for this was
available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Add the missing characteristic values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB208 - No control recipes have been created ?

  The SAP error message CB208 ("No control recipes have been created") typically occurs in the context of process manufacturing when you are trying to execute a production order or a process order, but the system cannot find any control recipes associated with that order. Control recipes are essential for managing the production process in SAP, especially in industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
  Causes of Error CB208
  
  
  Missing Control Recipe: The most common cause is that no control recipe has been created for the specific production or process order you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be configured to generate control recipes.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect information in the material master, recipe master, or production version.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the production process may not be set up correctly to