How To Fix LP114 - No control cycle defined for material &1, prod.supply area &2 in plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LP - WM-PP interface

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No control cycle defined for material &1, prod.supply area &2 in plant &3

What causes this issue?

There is no control cycle for material &V1& in production supply area
&V2& in plant &V3&.

How to fix this error?

In order to carry out material staging as desired, maintain the control
cycle accordingly.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LP114 - No control cycle defined for material &1, prod.supply area &2 in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message LP114 indicates that there is no control cycle defined for a specific material in a production supply area within a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with repetitive manufacturing or production planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Cycle: The primary cause of this error is that a control cycle has not been defined for the specified material in the specified production supply area and plant. Control cycles are essential for managing the flow of materials in repetitive manufacturing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the material or production supply area is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, plant, or production supply area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LP114 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Control Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction code C223 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Production > Repetitive Manufacturing > Control Cycle > Define Control Cycle).
  Create a new control cycle for the specified material, production supply area, and plant.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the material number, production supply area, and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Control Cycles:
  
  Use transaction code C223 to check if there are any existing control cycles for the material and production supply area. If there are existing cycles, verify that they are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specified material using transaction code MM03. Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the production supply area and that all relevant views (like MRP, Work Scheduling) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Production Supply Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the production supply area is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for repetitive manufacturing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the steps to define a control cycle, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Cycle: A control cycle in SAP is used to manage the flow of materials in repetitive manufacturing. It defines how materials are supplied to the production process.
  Repetitive Manufacturing: This is a production strategy used for manufacturing products in large quantities, where the production process is continuous.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Define Control Cycle), MM03 (Display Material), and C201 (Create Production Order) for managing production-related tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LP114 error and ensure that the control cycle is properly defined for the material in question.