How To Fix RM098 - Enter material, plant and production version first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Enter material, plant and production version first

What causes this issue?

You can only access the display of the reporting points if you know the
accompanying production version.

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?

Enter the material, plant and production version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM098 - Enter material, plant and production version first ?

  The SAP error message RM098 ("Enter material, plant and production version first") typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when the system requires specific information to process a transaction related to production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or similar activities.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the required fields for material, plant, and production version are not filled in the transaction you are trying to execute. The system needs these details to identify the specific material and its associated production parameters.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you have entered the necessary information in the relevant fields. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Make sure that you have entered the following:
  
  Material: The unique identifier for the material you are working with.
  Plant: The plant code where the material is stored or produced.
  Production Version: The specific version of the production process for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Data: Ensure that the material, plant, and production version you are entering are valid and exist in the system. You can check this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to verify the material details.
  Using transaction codes like OX10 (Maintain Plant) to check if the plant is correctly set up.
  Checking the production version in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Transaction: If you are in a specific transaction (like creating a production order), ensure that you are in the correct screen and that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields or the process, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CO01: Create Production Order
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  Material Master: Understand the structure of the material master data, which includes views for basic data, purchasing, sales, and production.
  Production Version: Know how production versions are defined and how they relate to the bill of materials (BOM) and routing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.