How To Fix PQ516 - No mandatory items exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 516

• Message text: No mandatory items exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ516 - No mandatory items exist ?

  The SAP error message PQ516 "No mandatory items exist" typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) or Quality Management (QM) modules when trying to create or process a production order, inspection lot, or similar transaction that requires mandatory items or components that are not available or not defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Components: The production order or inspection lot may require certain mandatory components or items that have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material master or BOM (Bill of Materials) may not include the necessary mandatory items.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or not properly maintained, leading to missing mandatory items.
  Routing Issues: The routing for the production order may not be correctly set up, leading to missing mandatory operations or components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM and Routing:
  
  Verify that the BOM for the material includes all mandatory components.
  Ensure that the routing is correctly defined and includes all necessary operations.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the items involved to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the materials are marked as "active" and are not blocked for use.
  
  
  
  Inspect Production Order:
  
  If the error occurs while processing a production order, check the order for any missing components or items that are marked as mandatory.
  Ensure that the order is correctly referencing the BOM and routing.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to production planning and quality management to ensure that all mandatory items are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CO01 (Create Production Order), or CO02 (Change Production Order) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PQ516 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.