How To Fix MILL_SD103 - Firm planned order &2 exists for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_SD - Messages from Sales

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Firm planned order &2 exists for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_SD103 - Firm planned order &2 exists for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message MILL_SD103 indicates that there is a firm planned order for a specific item, which is preventing certain actions from being taken, such as creating a new order or modifying existing ones. This message typically arises in the context of production planning and inventory management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A firm planned order already exists for the specified item (indicated by &1) and order number (indicated by &2).
  The system does not allow the creation or modification of orders for items that have existing firm planned orders to avoid conflicts in planning and scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Firm Planned Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD05 (Individual Display of MRP List) to check the existing firm planned orders for the item in question.
  Identify the details of the firm planned order, including its status and any related production or procurement activities.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete the Firm Planned Order:
  
  If the firm planned order is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order).
  If the order needs to be modified, you can change the relevant details as required.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the planning parameters for the item are set correctly. This includes checking the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant settings in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Consult with Planning Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or modifying the firm planned order, consult with your production planning or supply chain team to ensure that any changes align with overall production schedules.
  
  
  
  Re-run MRP:
  
  After making any necessary changes, you may need to re-run the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) process to ensure that the system reflects the latest planning data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  MD05: Individual Display of MRP List
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on firm planned orders and MRP processes.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify planned orders in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MILL_SD103 error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP.