How To Fix CO686 - Only individual requirements possible for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Only individual requirements possible for material &

What causes this issue?

According to the material master, only individual requirements are
possible for material &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether collective requirements are necessary for the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO686 - Only individual requirements possible for material & ?

  The SAP error message CO686 ("Only individual requirements possible for material &") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the requirements for a specific material in a collective manner, and only individual requirements can be handled.
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Type Settings: The material in question may be set up in a way that does not allow collective processing. This can happen if the material is defined as a non-stock item or if it has specific settings that restrict collective requirements.
  
  
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not support collective requirements. For example, materials with MRP type "ND" (No MRP) or "P" (Planning) may have restrictions.
  
  
  Requirement Type: The requirement type for the material may be set to individual requirements, which means that the system expects each requirement to be processed separately.
  
  
  Production Order Settings: If you are trying to create a production order or a planned order, the settings in the order type may restrict collective processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the MRP type and other relevant settings allow for collective processing.
  
  
  Adjust MRP Type: If the MRP type is not suitable, consider changing it to one that supports collective requirements. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  Review Requirement Types: Check the requirement types assigned to the material and ensure they are set up correctly for collective processing.
  
  
  Production Order Configuration: If the error occurs during production order creation, review the configuration of the order type to ensure it allows for collective processing.
  
  
  Use Individual Processing: If collective processing is not necessary, you can choose to process the requirements individually as the error suggests.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), or CO01 (Create Production Order) to investigate the material and its requirements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of MRP types, requirement types, and material master settings.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO686 error and implement a suitable solution.