How To Fix PMMO_DISTRIBUTION015 - Underassigned production order &1: assigned/ordered &2 / &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_DISTRIBUTION - Messages for Distribution in PMMO

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Underassigned production order &1: assigned/ordered &2 / &3 &4

What causes this issue?

The production order &V1& has a total assigned quantity &V2& &V4& which
is less than that of its
<DS:DE.PMMO_TOTAL_ORDER_QTY_D>total order quantity
&V3& &V4&
.</>
The total assigned quantity of a production order is calculated by
summing up all the
<DS:DE.PMMO_ASSGDQTY_D>allocated quantities</><(>,<)>
<DS:DE.PMMO_EXCESS_QUANTITY_D>excess quantities</><(>,<)>
<DS:DE.PMMO_SCRAP_QUANTITY_D>scrap quantities</> and
<DS:DE.PMMO_LOSS_QUANTITY_D>lost quantities</> stored in the pegging
assignments of the order.

System Response

The cost will be distributed for under-assigned production orders.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION015 - Underassigned production order &1: assigned/ordered &2 / &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION015 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a production order in the system. Specifically, it means that the production order is underassigned, meaning that the quantity assigned to the production order is less than what is required or expected.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of materials assigned to the production order is less than the quantity that is required for production.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the production order or the bill of materials (BOM) that leads to discrepancies in the quantities.
  Stock Availability: There may not be enough stock available to fulfill the production order requirements.
  Routing Issues: The routing for the production order may not be correctly defined, leading to incorrect quantity assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during the creation or modification of the production order can lead to incorrect assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PMMO_DISTRIBUTION015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Order Details: Review the production order to ensure that the assigned quantities match the required quantities. You can do this by navigating to the production order in SAP and checking the details.
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing: Ensure that the bill of materials and routing for the production order are correctly defined and that they match the requirements of the production process.
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If there is a mismatch, adjust the quantities assigned to the production order to match the required quantities. This can be done through the production order transaction (e.g., CO02 for changing production orders).
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify that there is sufficient stock available for the materials required for the production order. If stock is insufficient, you may need to procure additional materials.
  
  
  Consult with Production Planning: If the issue persists, consult with your production planning team to ensure that the production order is correctly set up and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for any additional information that may help diagnose the issue further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to PMMO_DISTRIBUTION015 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on production order management and material requirements planning (MRP) for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.