How To Fix RM079 - Material & in plant & not defined as a reporting point material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Material & in plant & not defined as a reporting point material

What causes this issue?

The repetitive manufacturing profile of material &V1& does not allow
for reporting point backflushing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the repetitive mfg profile in the material master record, or
select a backflushing type that is allowed with the current repetitive
mfg profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM079 - Material & in plant & not defined as a reporting point material ?

  The SAP error message RM079 indicates that a material is not defined as a reporting point material in the specified plant. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or production planning when the system expects a material to be set up for reporting purposes but finds that it is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question may not have been set up correctly in the material master data. Specifically, it may not be marked as a reporting point material.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may be defined in the system, but it might not be assigned to the specific plant where the operation is being performed.
  Missing Reporting Point Definition: The reporting point itself may not be defined in the system, or the material is not linked to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data) to ensure that the material is set up correctly for the plant in question.
  Ensure that the "Reporting Point Material" indicator is set if applicable.
  
  
  
  Define Reporting Point:
  
  If the reporting point is not defined, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the system.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to the relevant section for defining reporting points.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Reporting Point:
  
  If the material is not linked to the reporting point, you may need to assign it. This can usually be done in the material master or through specific configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and reporting points for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  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.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RM079 error and ensure that the material is correctly defined as a reporting point material in the specified plant.