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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 is classified as a production resource/tool (e.g., material type "T" for tools).
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is available in the specified plant. You can check this in the Material Master under the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Review Production Resource/Tool Configuration:
  
  If the material is intended to be a production resource/tool, ensure that it is properly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check Routing and Work Center:
  
  If you are trying to assign the material to a routing or work center, ensure that the routing or work center is correctly set up to accept the material as a production resource/tool.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring materials as production resources/tools.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  CA03 (Display Routing)
  CR03 (Display Work Center)
  
  
  
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their purposes, especially those related to production resources and tools.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA316 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.