How To Fix CP447 - Rate routing has not been released for product costing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Rate routing has not been released for product costing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP447 - Rate routing has not been released for product costing. ?

  The SAP error message CP447 ("Rate routing has not been released for product costing") typically occurs when you are trying to perform product costing for a material that has not been properly set up with a released routing. This error indicates that the routing associated with the material is either not released or not available for the costing process.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Routing: The routing for the material has not been released. In SAP, routings must be released before they can be used in production and costing.
  Incorrect Status: The routing may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for costing (e.g., it might be in a draft or inactive state).
  Missing Assignment: The material may not be correctly assigned to the routing or the routing may not be assigned to the correct plant.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the routing, the version being referenced may not be released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Routing:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA02 (Change Routing).
  Enter the routing number and the plant.
  Check the status of the routing. If it is not released, you can release it by selecting the appropriate option.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Routing Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the routing is correctly assigned to the material in the material master record.
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master and verify the routing assignment.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Make sure that the routing is assigned to the correct plant where the material is being costed.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Versions:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the routing, ensure that the correct version is released and being referenced in the costing process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the routing status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to routing and costing.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release routings and make changes to the material master.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CP447 error and proceed with product costing in SAP.