How To Fix FRMLAPI284 - No preferred recipe was specified for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 284

• Message text: No preferred recipe was specified for &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The component is not exploded any further.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI284 - No preferred recipe was specified for & ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI284 indicates that there is no preferred recipe specified for a particular material or product in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or recipe management, particularly when working with the SAP Recipe Management (RM) module or SAP Process Industries.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Preferred Recipe: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a preferred recipe for the specified material. This could be due to:
  
  The recipe has not been defined or assigned to the material.
  The recipe is inactive or not available for the current production scenario.
  The material master data does not have a preferred recipe assigned.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the recipe management settings that prevent the system from identifying the preferred recipe.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing links between the material and its recipes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and check if a preferred recipe is assigned. You can do this using transaction code MM03.
  If no preferred recipe is assigned, you may need to assign one.
  
  
  
  Define or Assign a Preferred Recipe:
  
  If a preferred recipe does not exist, you may need to create one using transaction code C201 (Create Recipe) or C202 (Change Recipe).
  After creating the recipe, ensure it is marked as the preferred recipe for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Recipe Status:
  
  Ensure that the recipe is active and available for use. Check the status of the recipe to confirm it is not set to inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Recipe Management module to ensure that the system is set up correctly to identify preferred recipes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all necessary links between materials and recipes are correctly established.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing recipes and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C201, C202, MM03, and C223 (for recipe assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify recipes and material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Recipe Management.