How To Fix CO816 - Planned order & is not converted (missing material availability)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Planned order & is not converted (missing material availability)

What causes this issue?

The availability control in Customizing specifies that a planned order
may only be converted if all materials are available.

System Response

Planned order &V1& was not converted.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Correct the missing part situation.
Change the parameters in Customizing in such a way that conversion is
permitted in spite of missing parts.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO816 - Planned order & is not converted (missing material availability) ?

  The SAP error message CO816 indicates that a planned order cannot be converted into a production order due to missing material availability. This typically occurs when the system checks the availability of materials required for the planned order and finds that one or more materials are not available in the required quantity.
  Cause:
  
  Material Shortage: The required materials for the planned order are not available in stock.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect availability checks.
  Lead Times: The lead times for procurement or production may not be sufficient to meet the planned order's requirements.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch required may not be available.
  Stock Type: The stock may be in a non-available status (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock).
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Availability: Use transaction code MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check the availability of the materials required for the planned order. Ensure that the required quantities are available.
  Adjust Stock Levels: If materials are short, consider purchasing or producing the required materials to fulfill the planned order.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the MRP views and availability check settings.
  Check Lead Times: Review the lead times for procurement and production to ensure they are adequate for the planned order.
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch status and ensure that the required batch is available.
  Review MRP Settings: Check the MRP settings and parameters to ensure they are configured correctly for your planning needs.
  Re-run MRP: If changes are made to stock levels or material data, re-run the MRP to update the planned orders and availability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on MRP and production order processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO816 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.