How To Fix CK461 - Routing & either does not exist or contains no operations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Routing & either does not exist or contains no operations

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to find routing &v1& with group counter &V4& for
material &V2& in plant &V3&. This routing either does not exist or
contains no operations.

System Response

No routing (or operations) could be determined.

How to fix this error?

Check the routing.
<DS:TRAN.CA03>Display routing</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK461 - Routing & either does not exist or contains no operations ?

  The SAP error message CK461 indicates that the routing for a material does not exist or that the routing exists but does not contain any operations. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a costing run or when you are trying to create a production order, and the system cannot find the necessary routing information to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing: The routing for the material has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Routing: The routing exists but is not active or valid for the specified plant or production version.
  No Operations Defined: The routing exists but does not have any operations defined, which means there is no process flow for the material.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material or plant specified may not have a corresponding routing defined.
  Versioning Issues: The routing may exist in a different version that is not currently active or selected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Update Routing:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing) to create or update the routing for the material.
  Ensure that the routing is created for the correct plant and that it contains the necessary operations.
  
  
  
  Check Routing Status:
  
  Use transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) to check if the routing exists and is active.
  Verify that the routing is valid for the production version you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Routing to Material:
  
  Ensure that the routing is assigned to the material in the material master record. You can check this in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) under the "Work Scheduling" view.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  If you are using production versions, ensure that the correct production version is selected and that it has a valid routing assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting routing availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  Routing: A routing defines the sequence of operations required to produce a product, including the work centers involved and the time required for each operation.
  Production Version: A production version links a material to a specific routing and bill of materials (BOM) for production planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK461 error and ensure that the necessary routing information is available for your material.