How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_R2B001 - Assign material to the product output of recipe &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_R2B -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Assign material to the product output of recipe &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B001 - Assign material to the product output of recipe &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B001 Assign material to the product output of recipe &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, particularly when dealing with recipes in process industries.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a missing assignment of a material to the product output of a recipe. In SAP, recipes are used to define the production process for process industries, and each recipe must have a defined output material. If the output material is not assigned to the recipe, the system cannot proceed with planning or execution.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the output material is correctly assigned to the recipe. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Recipe:
  
  Go to the transaction code for recipe management (e.g., C201 for creating or changing recipes).
  
  
  
  Locate the Recipe:
  
  Enter the recipe number (the one indicated in the error message as &1) and access it.
  
  
  
  Check Product Output:
  
  Navigate to the section where the product outputs are defined. This is usually found in the "Outputs" tab or section of the recipe.
  
  
  
  Assign Material:
  
  If there is no material assigned, you will need to add the appropriate material that should be produced by this recipe. Ensure that the material is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the material, save the changes to the recipe.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C201: Create/Change Recipe
  C202: Display Recipe
  C223: Change Recipe for Process Order
  
  
  
  Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data for the output material is correctly maintained, including the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, etc.).
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to recipes and materials.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on recipe management and material assignment.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check for any specific configurations or customizations in your SAP environment that could be affecting recipe management.