How To Fix RM481 - Planning order & not suitable for SO-related production/repet. manufact.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Planning order & not suitable for SO-related production/repet. manufact.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Confirmation is not possible for this planning order.

How to fix this error?

Enter a planning order that is suitable for the 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 RM481 - Planning order & not suitable for SO-related production/repet. manufact. ?

  The SAP error message RM481 indicates that a planning order is not suitable for sales order-related production or repetitive manufacturing. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control when there is a mismatch between the order type and the production strategy being used.
  Causes of RM481 Error
  
  
  Order Type Mismatch: The planning order type may not be configured to allow for sales order-related production. This can happen if the order type is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Production Strategy: The production strategy defined for the material may not support sales order-related production. For example, if the material is set up for make-to-stock (MTS) rather than make-to-order (MTO), this error can occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the production planning module, such as missing settings in the order type or production version.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly for sales order-related production. This includes settings in the MRP views and production views.
  
  
  Sales Order Status: The sales order related to the planning order may not be in a status that allows for production, such as being blocked or incomplete.
  
  
  Solutions to RM481 Error
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in transaction SPRO.
  Ensure that the order type is configured to allow sales order-related production.
  
  
  
  Review Production Strategy:
  
  Check the production strategy assigned to the material in the material master.
  If necessary, change the production strategy to one that supports sales order-related production.
  
  
  
  Material Master Review:
  
  Review the material master settings in transaction MM03.
  Ensure that the MRP and production views are correctly set up for sales order-related production.
  
  
  
  Sales Order Status Check:
  
  Verify the status of the sales order related to the planning order.
  Ensure that the sales order is not blocked and is in a status that allows for production.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RM481 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.