How To Fix MILL_OC091 - Selection activated by characteristics of components

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_OC - Messages for order combination

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Selection activated by characteristics of components

What causes this issue?

You have activated selection by characteristics of components.

System Response

After exiting the current screen by choosing 'Execute', you can further
restrict your selection using characteristic values of components.

How to fix this error?

Complete your entries on this screen and exit by choosing 'Execute'. If
you do not want to select by characteristic values, choose
'Characteristic selection' again to deactivate selection by
characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_OC091 - Selection activated by characteristics of components ?

  The SAP error message "MILL_OC091 Selection activated by characteristics of components" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error is related to the selection of components in a production order or a planning scenario where characteristics are involved.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  Characteristics Not Defined: The characteristics required for the selection of components are not defined or not properly assigned to the material or the production order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the bill of materials (BOM) where the characteristics are not correctly set up.
  Selection Conditions: The selection conditions based on characteristics are not met, leading to the inability to select the appropriate components for the production order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master and ensure that the necessary characteristics are assigned correctly.
  Verify that the characteristics are defined in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing:
  
  Check the BOM for the material to ensure that the components are correctly defined and that any characteristics are properly assigned.
  Ensure that the routing is also correctly set up to reflect the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Validate Selection Conditions:
  
  Review the selection conditions for the components in the production order or planning scenario. Ensure that the conditions based on characteristics are correctly defined and that they match the requirements of the production order.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the characteristics and component selection. Ensure that they are set up according to the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), CS01 (Create BOM), and CO01 (Create Production Order) to navigate through the relevant areas in SAP.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.