How To Fix KOSA104 - Cannot find routing &1 &2 &3 for material &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Cannot find routing &1 &2 &3 for material &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KOSA104 - Cannot find routing &1 &2 &3 for material &4 ?

  The SAP error message KOSA104 indicates that the system cannot find a routing for a specific material. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when trying to create or process production orders, and it suggests that the routing information necessary for the material is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The routing for the specified material does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  Routing Not Assigned: The routing may not be assigned to the specific plant or production version.
  Inactive Routing: The routing may exist but is inactive or not valid for the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the production process or the master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Routing: Verify if the routing exists for the specified material in the system. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and entering the material number.
  Create/Update Routing: If the routing does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction CA01. If it exists but is not assigned correctly, you may need to update it.
  Verify Material Master: Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that the material is correctly set up and that the routing is assigned to the correct plant and production version.
  Check Validity: Ensure that the routing is valid for the current date and that it is not marked as inactive.
  Production Version: If applicable, check if the production version is correctly assigned to the material and that it points to the correct routing.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your organization's processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that both material master and routing master data are properly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to routing and production orders.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify routing and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KOSA104 error and implement the appropriate solution.