How To Fix RM480 - Planning order & not suitable for make-to-order/repetitive manufacturing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Planning order & not suitable for make-to-order/repetitive manufacturing

What causes this issue?

You are carrying out a completion confirmation in make-to-stock
repetitive manufacturing. In this you are referring to a planning order
that is not suitable for this transaction. The order type is:
Standard PO
Reservation
Individual sales order
Consignment order
Preplanning or
Individual project order
In this scenario, only the following order types are possible:
Warehouse order or
Run schedule quantity

System Response

Confirmation cannot be carried out for this planning order.

How to fix this error?

Enter a planning order that is suitable for this scenario.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM480 - Planning order & not suitable for make-to-order/repetitive manufacturing ?

  The SAP error message RM480 indicates that a planning order is not suitable for make-to-order (MTO) or repetitive manufacturing. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the order type and the production strategy defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type used for the planning order may not be configured to support make-to-order or repetitive manufacturing processes.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly for MTO or repetitive manufacturing. This includes settings in the MRP views, such as the MRP type and production strategy.
  Production Version: If a production version is not defined for the material in the context of MTO or repetitive manufacturing, it can lead to this error.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not align with the requirements for MTO or repetitive manufacturing.
  Sales Order Assignment: If the planning order is not linked to a sales order (in the case of MTO), it may trigger this error.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the order type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow for MTO or repetitive manufacturing.
  Transaction codes like OPL8 (for order types) can be used to check and modify settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the MRP views. Ensure that the MRP type is set to a type that supports MTO (e.g., MRP type "PD" for MTO).
  Ensure that the production strategy is appropriate for the manufacturing process.
  
  
  
  Define Production Version:
  
  If applicable, create or adjust the production version for the material to ensure it aligns with the MTO or repetitive manufacturing process. Use transaction code C202 to manage production versions.
  
  
  
  Link to Sales Order:
  
  For MTO scenarios, ensure that the planning order is linked to a sales order. You can create a sales order and then create a planning order based on that sales order.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters in the material master and ensure they are set correctly for the intended manufacturing strategy.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring order types, material master records, and production versions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C202: Maintain Production Versions
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RM480 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.