How To Fix PORD_MESSAGES053 - Select either Prod Order Required indicator or Process Ord Req indctr.

PORD_MESSAGES053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PORD_MESSAGES - Message class for PORD services

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Select either Prod Order Required indicator or Process Ord Req indctr.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES053 - Select either Prod Order Required indicator or Process Ord Req indctr. ?

  The SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES053 indicates that there is a conflict in the settings related to production orders and process orders in the system. Specifically, it suggests that you need to select either the "Prod Order Required" indicator or the "Process Order Required" indicator, but not both.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or production type may have both indicators activated, which is not allowed.
  Master Data Settings: The material master or the production version may have conflicting settings regarding the production order and process order requirements.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a clear distinction between production orders and process orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., MRP, Production) for the indicators related to production orders and process orders.
  Ensure that only