How To Fix CK616 - The indicator 'In-house production mandatory' was not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 616

• Message text: The indicator 'In-house production mandatory' was not set

What causes this issue?

You want to mark or release a material in valuation area &v1&. However,
the system has determined that although the local valuation category is
defined for valuation area &v1&, the 'In-house production mandatory'
indicator has not been set.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and check the following:
<DS:TRAN.OMWC>Set split valuation</>
Also, check the following:
1) Valuation category &v2& should be set as the global valuation
category.
2) Valuation category &v2& should be defined as the local valuation
category for valuation area &v1&.
3) The valuation type for in-house production should be defined for the
local valuation category &v2&. It must not be left blank. A segment for
in-house production is created for the material to be marked or
released. The accompanying valuation type should be entered in the
'In-house production' field for local valuation category &v2&.
4) The 'In-house production mandatory' indicator is set for local
valuation category &v2&.
When conditions 1) to 4) have been met, a material can be marked or
released in split valuation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK616 - The indicator 'In-house production mandatory' was not set ?

  The SAP error message CK616, which states "The indicator 'In-house production mandatory' was not set," typically occurs in the context of material master data and production planning. This error indicates that the system expects a certain material to be produced in-house, but the relevant indicator is not set in the material master.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question may not have the "In-house production mandatory" indicator set in the material master data. This indicator is crucial for the system to understand that the material must be produced internally rather than procured externally.
  Routing or BOM Issues: If there is a routing or Bill of Materials (BOM) associated with the material that requires in-house production, but the indicator is not set, this error can occur.
  Production Version: If a production version is defined for the material, it may require the in-house production indicator to be set for the version to be valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, Work Scheduling) to see if the "In-house production mandatory" indicator is set.
  If it is not set, you can enable it and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Routing and BOM:
  
  Ensure that the routing and BOM for the material are correctly defined and that they align with the requirement for in-house production.
  If necessary, adjust the routing or BOM to reflect the correct production strategy.
  
  
  
  Production Version:
  
  If applicable, check the production version for the material (transaction code C223).
  Ensure that the production version is correctly configured to allow for in-house production.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material master data and production planning for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  CS01: Create BOM
  CA01: Create Routing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master and related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK616 error and ensure that the material is correctly configured for in-house production.