How To Fix CO048 - Material & is intended for in-house production

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Material & is intended for in-house production

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO048 - Material & is intended for in-house production ?

  The SAP error message CO048 indicates that a material is intended for in-house production, which means that the system expects the material to be produced internally rather than procured from an external supplier. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not aligned with the material's intended use.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is set up in the material master with a type that indicates it is for in-house production (e.g., a production material).
  Production Order Issues: There may be an attempt to create a purchase order or perform a procurement action for a material that is designated for in-house production.
  Routing or BOM Issues: The routing or bill of materials (BOM) associated with the material may not be correctly configured, leading to confusion about how the material should be handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the material. Ensure that the material type and procurement type are set correctly.
  If the material is intended for in-house production, ensure that it is not being incorrectly referenced in a procurement context.
  
  
  
  Review Production Orders:
  
  If you are trying to create a production order, ensure that the order is correctly set up and that the material is indeed intended for production.
  Check if the production order is referencing the correct BOM and routing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Procurement Strategy:
  
  If you need to procure the material externally, consider changing the material type or procurement type in the material master to allow for external procurement.
  Alternatively, if the material should remain as in-house production, ensure that all relevant processes are aligned with this strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material master settings and production planning to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  CO02 (Change Production Order)
  CS01 (Create BOM)
  CA01 (Create Routing)
  
  
  
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in SAP and their implications on procurement and production.
  
  
  Procurement Types: Familiarize yourself with the different procurement types (e.g., in-house production, external procurement) and how they affect material handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO048 error and ensure that your material handling processes are correctly aligned with your production strategy.