How To Fix KZ097 - No routing &/group & for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No routing &/group & for material &

What causes this issue?

You entered the alternative routing with the routing group counter &V1&
and the routing group &V2& for material &V3&. However, this routing is
not appropriate for material &V3&.

System Response

To assign a routing to a material, you have to enter the
<GL:routing_group>routing group</> and the <GL:group_counter>group
counter</> of the alternative routing.
The system checks whether this alternative routing is appropriate for
the material. If one of the two entries is missing, the system will
attempt to determine an alternative routing automatically.

How to fix this error?

Enter another material, or enter an alternative routing that is
appropriate for material &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ097 - No routing &/group & for material & ?

  The SAP error message KZ097 ("No routing &/group & for material &") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when the system cannot find a routing for a specific material in the specified group. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing: The most common cause is that there is no routing defined for the specified material in the specified group.
  Incorrect Material Group: The material may be assigned to a different group than the one being referenced in the transaction.
  Routing Not Created: The routing may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the production planning settings that prevent the routing from being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the routing for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Routing: Verify if a routing exists for the material in the specified group. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and checking if the routing is available.
  Create/Update Routing: If no routing exists, you may need to create a new routing for the material using transaction CA01 (Create Routing) or update an existing one using CA02 (Change Routing).
  Verify Material Group: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct group. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the production planning module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the routing information. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Routing Types: Understand the different types of routings (e.g., standard routing, reference routing) and how they are used in production planning.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate, including the relevant views for production planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on routing and production planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KZ097 error and implement the appropriate solution.