How To Fix M3659 - The global settings for repetitive manufacturing have not been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 659

• Message text: The global settings for repetitive manufacturing have not been made

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain or display the
<DS:GLOS.production_version>production versions</> for this material.
This is not possible because the global settings for repetitive
manufacturing have not been made.

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?

Make the global settings as required.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOPP3OSP1>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3659 - The global settings for repetitive manufacturing have not been made ?

  The SAP error message M3659 indicates that the global settings for repetitive manufacturing have not been configured properly. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations related to repetitive manufacturing without having the necessary settings in place.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The global settings for repetitive manufacturing have not been defined in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly for repetitive manufacturing.
  Missing Control Parameters: Control parameters for repetitive manufacturing may not be maintained in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error M3659, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Global Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for repetitive manufacturing in SAP.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Production -> Repetitive Manufacturing -> Global Settings.
  Ensure that all necessary global settings are configured, including:
  
  Defining the production version.
  Setting up the control parameters for repetitive manufacturing.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master data for the relevant materials is correctly set up for repetitive manufacturing.
  Use transaction code MM02 to check and maintain the material master data.
  Verify that the appropriate views (e.g., MRP, Work Scheduling) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Production Versions:
  
  Ensure that production versions are created for the materials involved in repetitive manufacturing.
  Use transaction code C223 to create or check production versions.
  
  
  
  Review Control Parameters:
  
  Check if the control parameters for repetitive manufacturing are maintained correctly.
  This can include settings related to the planning strategy, production scheduling, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on setting up repetitive manufacturing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  MM02: Change material master data.
  C223: Maintain production versions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3659 error and successfully configure repetitive manufacturing in your SAP system.