How To Fix KV179 - Routing/master recipe for order: & & - material: & &

KV179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Routing/master recipe for order: & & - material: & &

What causes this issue?

This message tells you which quantity structure was used by the cost
estimate on which the calculation of target costs is based, and which
quantity structure was used in the actuals.
The cost estimate on which the calculation of target costs was based
used a different quantity structure than that of the order.
This means that the cost estimate used a different combination of task
list type and task list group than in the order actuals.

System Response

The system cannot calculate work in process or scrap.
See also:
<DS:NA.KV158>Routing/master recipe in actuals differs from qty structure
for target</>

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV179 - Routing/master recipe for order: & & - material: & & ?

  The SAP error message KV179 typically indicates an issue related to the routing or master recipe for a production order. This error can occur when the system cannot find the necessary routing or master recipe for the specified material in the order. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing/Master Recipe: The routing or master recipe for the specified material may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material: The material number in the order may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Plant/Location Issues: The routing or master recipe may not be available for the specific plant or location where the order is being processed.
  Versioning Issues: The routing or master recipe may have been changed or deactivated, leading to versioning issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent the system from finding the correct routing or recipe.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing/Master Recipe:
  
  Go to the transaction