How To Fix M3847 - You cannot choose joint production here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 847

• Message text: You cannot choose joint production here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display or maintain data on
<DS:GLOS.joint_production>joint production</>. However, this is not
possible since the material has neither been flagged as a
<DS:GLOS.co-product>co-product</> nor is it a process material.

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?

Either set the <LS>Co-product</> indicator on the appropriate
<LS>MRP</> screen or, if the material should be a process material,
create it with the <DS:GLOS.material_type>material type</> <LS>PROC</>
for process materials.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3847 - You cannot choose joint production here ?

  The SAP error message M3847, "You cannot choose joint production here," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when dealing with joint production scenarios. This error indicates that the system does not allow the selection of joint production for the specific operation or transaction you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be configured to allow joint production for the specific material or production order you are working with.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data for the products involved may not be set up correctly to support joint production.
  Production Order Type: The type of production order you are trying to create or modify may not support joint production.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters or settings for joint production may be missing in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3847 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for joint production in the SAP system. Ensure that the relevant settings are enabled for the materials and production orders you are working with.
  Navigate to the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the products involved in the joint production. Ensure that the relevant views (such as MRP, Work Scheduling) are correctly set up to allow joint production.
  
  
  
  Verify Production Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the production order type you are using supports joint production. You may need to create or modify the order type settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on joint production settings and requirements.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to joint production.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Joint Production: This refers to a production process where multiple products are produced simultaneously from the same raw materials. It is common in industries such as food processing, chemicals, and oil refining.
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in modules related to Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and MM02 (Change Material Master) to troubleshoot effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.