How To Fix IW685 - Only collective requirements are possible for material &

IW685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Only collective requirements are possible for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW685 - Only collective requirements are possible for material & ?

  The SAP error message IW685 ("Only collective requirements are possible for material &") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and work order management. This error indicates that the system is expecting collective requirements for a specific material, but the input or configuration does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material in question may be configured in such a way that it only allows for collective requirements. This is often the case for materials that are managed in a collective manner, such as spare parts or maintenance materials.
  Order Type: The order type being used may not support individual requirements for the material. For example, if the order type is set up to handle collective requirements only, any attempt to create an individual requirement will trigger this error.
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy assigned to the material may dictate that it can only be used in a collective manner. This