How To Fix RM159 - Invalid combination of planning plant and planned order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Invalid combination of planning plant and planned order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM159 - Invalid combination of planning plant and planned order ?

  The SAP error message RM159, which states "Invalid combination of planning plant and planned order," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when there is an issue with the planned order's association with the planning plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Planning Plant: The planned order may be associated with a different planning plant than the one you are trying to process it in.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning plant or the material may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained for the specific planning plant.
  Order Type Issues: The order type used for the planned order may not be valid for the specified planning plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the planned order in the specified planning plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the planned order is assigned to the correct planning plant. You can do this by checking the details of the planned order in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the views related to the planning plant. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the planning plant in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the order type used for the planned order is valid for the planning plant. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OPL8).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the planning plant in the SAP system. This includes checking the settings in the Production Planning (PP) module.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process planned orders in the specified planning plant.
  
  
  
  Recreate Planned Order:
  
  If the planned order is corrupted or incorrectly created, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  CO01: Create Production Order
  MM03: Display Material
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for RM159 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Production Planning and Control for more detailed information on planned orders and planning plants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RM159 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.