CO387 - Availability & not defined with checking rule & - please create

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Availability & not defined with checking rule & - please create

What causes this issue?

In Customizing the checking control for the combination availability
&V1& and checking rule &V2& was not maintained.

System Response

This material component cannot take part in the availability check.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the relevant entries in Customizing or ask your system
administrator to do this for you.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the relevant entries in Customizing for the availability
check.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO387 - Availability & not defined with checking rule & - please create ?

  The SAP error message CO387 typically indicates that there is an issue with the availability check for a material in the context of production planning or order processing. The message suggests that the system is unable to find a suitable checking rule for the material in question, which is necessary for performing the availability check.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Checking Rule: The error often arises when the system cannot find a defined availability checking rule for the material in the relevant configuration settings.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the appropriate settings for availability checking.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of a checking rule.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the availability check in the system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Checking Rule:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Production ? Basic Data ? Availability Check ? Define Checking Rules.
  Create or modify the checking rule as necessary to ensure that it meets the requirements for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Ensure that the availability check field is filled correctly (usually in the MRP 2 view).
  If necessary, update the material master to include the correct availability checking rule.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant-specific settings for the material to ensure that the availability check is enabled and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Availability Check:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test availability check to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Availability Check Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of availability checks (e.g., ATP, CTP) and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to availability checks and error CO387.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO387 error and ensure that the availability check is functioning correctly for the material in question.