How To Fix MD661 - No material components in original planned order &

MD661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

• Message text: No material components in original planned order &

What causes this issue?

There are no material components in the original planned order.
Therefore the replacement of material component item(s) is not
possible.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MD661 - Details

• The SAP error message MD661 ("No material components in original planned order") typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when there is an attempt to process a planned order that does not have any associated material components. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of MD661 Error
  
  
  Missing BOM (Bill of Materials): The planned order may not have an associated BOM, or the BOM may not be correctly defined for the material in question.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of components in the planned order.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set correctly, which can affect how components are determined.
  
  
  Order Type Configuration: The configuration of the order type may not allow for components to be assigned.
  
  
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