How To Fix M3639 - Define repetitive manufacturing for this material

M3639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Define repetitive manufacturing for this material

What causes this issue?

You have selected the indicator that allows run schedule headers to be
created for the production version. However, repetitive manufacturing
is not defined for the material in this plant.

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?

RESET N1
Select the <LS>Repetitive manufacturing</> indicator on the MRP screen.
This allows repetitive manufacturing to be performed for the material
in this plant.
Then maintain the production version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3639 - Details

• The SAP error message M3639, which states "Define repetitive manufacturing for this material," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a repetitive manufacturing process for a material that has not been properly configured for this type of production in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the material in question is not set up for repetitive manufacturing in the material master or the relevant configuration settings. This can happen if:
  
  The material does not have a repetitive manufacturing profile assigned.
  The necessary settings in the configuration for repetitive manufacturing are not completed.
  The material type or plant settings do not support repetitive manufacturing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material is properly configured for repetitive manufacturing. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the "MRP" and "Work Scheduling" views).
  Ensure that the "Repetitive Manufacturing"