How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MEC046 - Routing does not exist

MPE_PLAN_MEC046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MEC - Message Class for Manufacturing Engineering Cockpit

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Routing does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC046 - Routing does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC046 indicates that a routing does not exist for the material you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or when trying to create a production order, and it suggests that the system cannot find the necessary routing information to proceed with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The most common cause is that the routing for the specific material has not been created or is not assigned correctly.
  Incorrect Material: The material number you are using may not have a routing defined in the system.
  Plant-Specific Routing: The routing may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using different versions of the routing, the system may not be able to find the correct version.
  Status of Routing: The routing may be inactive or not released for use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: 
  
  Go to the transaction code