How To Fix M3847 - You cannot choose joint production here

M3847 - Overview

• 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