How To Fix KV047 - Specify material, plant, and production process

KV047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Specify material, plant, and production process

What causes this issue?

An object in repetitive manufacturing is identified by the combination
plant/material and production version.

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?

Enter the data that identifies the object for
<DS:GLOS.variance_calculation>variance calculation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV047 - Specify material, plant, and production process ?

  The SAP error message KV047 ("Specify material, plant, and production process") typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with production orders, especially in the areas of costing or material requirements planning (MRP). This error indicates that the system requires specific information about the material, plant, and production process to proceed with the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The error usually arises when the system cannot find the necessary data for the specified material in the context of the plant and production process. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being defined in the system.
  The material not being assigned to the specified plant.
  The production process not being defined for the material in the context of the plant.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module or the material master data that prevent the system from retrieving the required information.
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The user