How To Fix RM158 - Invalid combination of plant and planned order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Invalid combination of plant and planned order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM158 - Invalid combination of plant and planned order ?

  The SAP error message RM158, which states "Invalid combination of plant and planned order," typically occurs in the context of production planning and order management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant specified in the planned order and the details associated with that planned order.
  Causes of RM158 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The planned order may be assigned to a plant that does not exist or is not valid for the material in question.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specified plant. This includes missing or incorrect views in the material master that are relevant to the plant.
  
  
  Planned Order Status: The planned order may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed for the specified plant.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the planned order from being valid for the specified plant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the planned order for the specified plant.
  
  
  Solutions to RM158 Error
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment: Verify that the plant assigned to the planned order is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the planned order details in the relevant transaction (e.g., MD04, COHV).
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the plant. Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, and Plant Data) to ensure all necessary information is filled out.
  
  
  Check Planned Order Status: Review the status of the planned order to ensure it is in a state that allows processing. If necessary, change the status or create a new planned order.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for the plant and planned orders are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the planned order for the specified plant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Recreate Planned Order: If the planned order is corrupted or invalid, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to planned orders include MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders), and CO01 (Create Production Order).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on planned orders, material master data, and plant configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM158 error and implement a solution to resolve it.