CO431 - Routing required - planned order cannot be converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Routing required - planned order cannot be converted

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for the production order type, you have set that a
routing is obligatory for creating an order. However, no routing exists
for planned order &V1& with material &V2& and quantity &V3& for the
explosion date &V4&.

System Response

The conversion of planned order &V1& was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Create a routing for material &V2& or change the routing selection
parameters in Customizing, so a routing is no longer obligatory.

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

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO431 - Routing required - planned order cannot be converted ?

  The SAP error message CO431 ("Routing required - planned order cannot be converted") typically occurs when you attempt to convert a planned order into a production order, but the system cannot find a valid routing for the material in question. This is essential because the routing defines the operations and the sequence of processes required to manufacture the product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing: The most common cause is that there is no routing defined for the material in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The routing may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant where the planned order is being processed.
  Invalid Status: The routing may be inactive or not valid for the specific period.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly, particularly in the production view.
  Production Version: If a production version is required and not assigned, this can also lead to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing: 
  
  Go to transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) and check if a routing exists for the material in the relevant plant.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a routing using transaction code CA01 (Create Routing).
  
  
  
  Assign Routing to Plant: 
  
  Ensure that the routing is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this in the routing details.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master record. Ensure that the production view is correctly set up and that the material type allows for production.
  
  
  
  Production Version: 
  
  If your organization uses production versions, ensure that a valid production version is assigned to the material. You can check this in transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions).
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: 
  
  Ensure that the routing is valid for the date range of the planned order. If the routing is inactive or has validity dates that do not cover the planned order date, you will need to adjust the routing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the setup, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify routings and material master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO431 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.