How To Fix CY263 - Enter either a material, a routing or a sales order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Enter either a material, a routing or a sales order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY263 - Enter either a material, a routing or a sales order ?

  The SAP error message CY263 ("Enter either a material, a routing or a sales order") typically occurs in the context of production planning or order processing when the system requires specific input to proceed with a transaction. This error indicates that the system needs one of the following inputs to continue:
  
  Material: A specific material number that you want to work with.
  Routing: A routing that defines the sequence of operations for producing a material.
  Sales Order: A sales order number that links to the production or planning process.
  
  Causes
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  The user did not enter any of the required fields (material, routing, or sales order).
  The entered values do not exist in the system (e.g., the material number is incorrect or the routing is not defined).
  The transaction context requires one of these inputs, and none were provided.
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid material number, routing, or sales order in the relevant fields. If you are unsure of the correct values, you can use the search help (F4) to find valid entries.
  
  
  Verify Existence: Confirm that the material, routing, or sales order you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like MM03 (for materials), CA03 (for routings), or VA03 (for sales orders) to check their details.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context: Make sure you are in the correct transaction that requires one of these inputs. Sometimes, the error can occur if you are in a transaction that does not support the input you are trying to provide.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields for a specific transaction, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on what inputs are necessary.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the materials, routings, or sales orders you are trying to work with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you have verified all inputs and the error persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for materials (MM03), routings (CA03), and sales orders (VA03).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the specific SAP module you are working with (e.g., SAP PP for Production Planning).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CY263 error and proceed with your SAP transactions.