How To Fix ITOBFLTCON020 - Auxiliary materials and consumables cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOBFLTCON - Messages for Consumption Control

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Auxiliary materials and consumables cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine any auxiliary- or expendable materials.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In PM and CS Customizing, define an auxiliary- or expendable material.
To call up the IMG activity, choose the pushbutton <ZH>Customizing</>
in this window.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOBFLTCON020 - Auxiliary materials and consumables cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message ITOBFLTCON020, which states "Auxiliary materials and consumables cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when the system is unable to identify or allocate the necessary auxiliary materials or consumables for a production order or process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The auxiliary materials or consumables may not be defined in the material master data. This can happen if the materials are not created or not assigned to the relevant BOM (Bill of Materials).
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be correctly configured to include the necessary auxiliary materials or consumables. This could be due to missing components or incorrect item categories.
  
  
  Routing Issues: The routing associated with the production order may not specify the required auxiliary materials or consumables.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The materials may not be available in the specified plant or storage location, leading to the inability to determine them.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the auxiliary materials and consumables are correctly defined in the material master. Verify that they are set up with the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP).
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration: Check the BOM for the production order to ensure that all necessary components, including auxiliary materials and consumables, are included and correctly categorized.
  
  
  Verify Routing: Ensure that the routing for the production order includes the necessary steps that reference the auxiliary materials and consumables.
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Confirm that the materials are available in the correct plant and storage location. If they are not, you may need to transfer them or create them in the appropriate location.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data and perform the required operations.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), CA03 (Display Routing), and MM03 (Display Material) to investigate the relevant data.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BOMs, routings, and material management.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.