How To Fix P/077 - The material & is not assigned to a routing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P/ -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: The material & is not assigned to a routing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P/077 - The material & is not assigned to a routing. ?

  The SAP error message P/077 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not assigned to a routing. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where routings define the sequence of operations required to manufacture a product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing Assignment: The material has not been assigned a routing in the system. Routings are essential for production orders as they define the steps, work centers, and resources needed for manufacturing.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to use routings.
  Routing Deletion: The routing that was previously assigned to the material may have been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the routing itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Routing:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Work Scheduling" view.
  Check if a routing is assigned. If not, you can assign an existing routing or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Create a New Routing:
  
  Use transaction code CA01 to create a new routing if one does not exist.
  Ensure that the routing includes all necessary operations and is linked to the correct work centers.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Routings:
  
  Use transaction code CA03 to display existing routings and verify if the routing is valid and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the routing is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is set up to allow routing assignments. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with a SAP Consultant: If you are unsure about the routing or material configuration, it may be beneficial to consult with a SAP functional consultant who specializes in production planning.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing material master data and routings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and routings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P/077 error and successfully assign a routing to the material in question.