How To Fix CK311 - No operation could be created for material & plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 311

• Message text: No operation could be created for material & plant &

What causes this issue?

No operation could be created for material &v1& in plant &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK311 - No operation could be created for material & plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK311 ("No operation could be created for material & plant &") typically occurs during the process of creating or processing a production order or when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid operation for the specified material and plant combination.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing: The material does not have a routing defined in the system. A routing is necessary to define the operations required for production.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant, or the routing may not be valid for that plant.
  Inactive or Incomplete Routing: The routing may be inactive or incomplete, meaning it does not have the necessary operations defined.
  Missing Work Center: The work center associated with the routing may not be defined or may not exist in the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent the system from creating operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Routing: Verify that a valid routing exists for the material in the specified plant. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and checking if the routing is defined.
  Assign Material to Plant: Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the plant. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Activate Routing: If the routing is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new routing that includes the necessary operations.
  Verify Work Center: Check that the work center associated with the routing is defined and active in the specified plant. You can do this using transaction CR01 or CR02.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the production planning module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CR01/CR02: Create/Change Work Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on routing, work centers, and production order processing.
  
  If the issue continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning.