How To Fix FR138 - Drive specification is missing

FR138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Drive specification is missing

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FR138 - Details

• The SAP error message FR138, which states "Drive specification is missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics and production planning modules, particularly when dealing with production orders, routing, or work center configurations. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary drive specification for a particular operation or process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The drive specification for a work center or operation may not have been defined in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the material, routing, or work center may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the production order or routing may not align with the required specifications.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to production, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code: CR01 or CR02).
  Ensure that the drive specification is correctly defined