How To Fix I4282 - You must assign operational steps to each item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 282

• Message text: You must assign operational steps to each item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4282 - You must assign operational steps to each item ?

  The SAP error message I4282, "You must assign operational steps to each item," typically occurs in the context of production planning or order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there are items in a production order or a similar document that do not have operational steps assigned to them, which are necessary for the execution of the order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operational Steps: The most common cause of this error is that the items in the order do not have any operational steps defined in the routing or production version.
  Incomplete Master Data: The routing or production version may not be properly set up, leading to missing operational steps for the items.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent the assignment of operational steps.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: 
  
  Go to the routing associated with the production order and ensure that all necessary operations are defined for each item.
  You can check this in transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing).
  
  
  
  Assign Operational Steps:
  
  If operational steps are missing, you will need to add them. This can be done by editing the routing and ensuring that each item has the required operations assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Production Version:
  
  Ensure that the production version assigned to the material includes the correct routing. You can check this in transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Recreate the Order:
  
  If the order is still causing issues, consider recreating the production order after ensuring that all master data is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production planning and routing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA03 (Display Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), C223 (Maintain Production Versions), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to routings and production orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I4282 error and ensure that operational steps are correctly assigned to each item in your production order.