How To Fix MA316 - Material & plant & is not a production resource/tool

MA316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Material & plant & is not a production resource/tool

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA316 - Material & plant & is not a production resource/tool ?

  The SAP error message MA316 indicates that the specified material and plant combination is not recognized as a production resource or tool in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to use a material in a production order or when attempting to assign it to a routing or work center.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not be set up correctly in the Material Master. Specifically, it may not be classified as a production resource/tool.
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant in the system.
  Incorrect Usage: The material may be used in a context where it is not valid, such as trying to use a non-tool material in a production order.
  Missing Data: Required data in the material master or related configuration may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the material type and settings.
  Ensure that the material