How To Fix MD316 - Planned order belongs to another material

MD316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Planned order belongs to another material

What causes this issue?

Here, you can select the planned orders that belong to the material
currently being planned or displayed.

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?

Please select a planned order that belongs to the current material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD316 - Planned order belongs to another material ?

  The SAP error message MD316 ("Planned order belongs to another material") typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a planned order that is associated with a different material than the one currently being referenced in the transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to convert a planned order to a production order or when attempting to change or delete a planned order.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Reference: The planned order you are trying to work with is linked to a different material number than the one you are currently using.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the wrong material number is inputted.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the material master or in the planning settings that leads to incorrect associations.
  Planned Order Status: The planned order may have been created for a different material due to a mistake in the planning process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check the material number associated