How To Fix MILL_PC179 - Operation data cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC - Mill: Message Pool for Confirmations

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Operation data cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC179 - Operation data cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC179, which states "Operation data cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, routing, or work centers. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary operation data for a specific production order or process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Routing: The routing for the material may not be defined correctly, or it may be missing entirely. This can happen if the routing has not been created or if it has been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  Incorrect Work Center Assignment: The work center assigned to the operation may not be valid or may not have the necessary data configured.
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to the production view or the relevant planning views.
  
  
  Production Order Issues: The production order may not be correctly linked to the routing or may have been created with incorrect parameters.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent the system from determining the operation data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing: Verify that the routing for the material is correctly defined. Ensure that all operations are present and that they are correctly linked to the work centers.
  
  
  Validate Work Center: Check the work center assigned to the operation. Ensure that it is active and has the necessary data (e.g., capacity, scheduling parameters).
  
  
  Review Material Master: Inspect the material master record to ensure that it is correctly set up for production. Check the relevant views, especially the MRP and production views.
  
  
  Examine Production Order: Look at the production order to ensure it is correctly linked to the routing and that all necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the production planning module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CA03 (Display Routing), CR02 (Change Work Center), and MM03 (Display Material Master) to investigate the relevant data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on routing, work centers, and production orders.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MILL_PC179 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.