How To Fix MA356 - This checking rule has not been created yet

MA356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 356

• Message text: This checking rule has not been created yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA356 - This checking rule has not been created yet ?

  The SAP error message MA356 ("This checking rule has not been created yet") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when the system is trying to validate a certain condition or rule that has not been defined in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or changing material master records, or during the planning and execution of production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that a specific checking rule or configuration related to material management or production planning has not been set up in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, they may reference a checking rule that has not been implemented.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configuration might not have been included or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO)