How To Fix RM121 - RS header for mat. &, version & in plant & and this date does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 121

• Message text: RS header for mat. &, version & in plant & and this date does not exist

What causes this issue?

No run schedule header exists for production version &V2& of material
&V1& in plant &V3& that is valid for the entered date.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM121 - RS header for mat. &, version & in plant & and this date does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RM121 indicates that there is an issue with the availability of a specific material in a given plant for a specified date. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and production planning when the system cannot find the required data for the material in the specified version and plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Maintained: The material master data for the specified material may not be maintained for the given plant or version.
  Invalid Date: The date specified may not be valid for the material, possibly due to the material not being available for that date.
  Versioning Issues: The version of the material may not be active or may not have been set up correctly.
  Plant-Specific Data: The plant may not have the necessary data for the material, such as stock levels, planning data, or other relevant information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being recognized for the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material exists for the specified plant and version.
  Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, Sales, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Validity:
  
  Check the date you are trying to use and ensure it falls within the valid range for the material. You can do this by checking the MRP data or availability check settings.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Ensure that the version of the material is active and correctly set up. You can check this in the material master or relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the plant has the necessary stock and planning data for the material. This includes checking stock levels, safety stock, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for the material and plant in question.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD05 (Individual Display of MRP List) to analyze the availability of the material and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for materials management and production planning for more detailed information on material master data and availability checks.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RM121 error in SAP.