How To Fix RM701 - Scrap confirmation to reporting point not possible if RP quantities exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Scrap confirmation to reporting point not possible if RP quantities exist

What causes this issue?

You want to backflush scrap up to a reporting point for a material for
which you have defined that the reporting point backflush is optional.
The function, 'backflush scrap up to reporting point' is not possible
if quantities have already been backflushed at reporting points. This
means, if you have already backflushed yields, you can no longer
backflush scrap to the reporting point.

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?

Please use the function, 'backflush scrap at reporting point'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM701 - Scrap confirmation to reporting point not possible if RP quantities exist ?

  The SAP error message RM701, which states "Scrap confirmation to reporting point not possible if RP quantities exist," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that there are reporting point (RP) quantities that have not been fully processed or confirmed, which prevents the system from allowing a scrap confirmation.
  Cause:
  
  Unconfirmed Reporting Point Quantities: The primary cause of this error is that there are still quantities at the reporting point that have not been confirmed. In a production process, reporting points are used to track the progress of production and the quantities at each stage.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The production process may not have been followed correctly, leading to discrepancies in the reporting point quantities.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the production order or reporting point that are not aligned with the expected process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RM701 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reporting Point Quantities:
  
  Go to the production order and check the reporting point quantities. Ensure that all quantities at the reporting points have been confirmed.
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) to view the details of the order and the reporting points.
  
  
  
  Confirm Reporting Point Quantities:
  
  If there are unconfirmed quantities, confirm them first before attempting to confirm scrap. You can do this using transaction CO15 (Confirm Production Order) or CO11N (Single Screen Entry of Confirmations).
  
  
  
  Review Production Order Status:
  
  Ensure that the production order is in the correct status to allow for scrap confirmation. The order should not be in a status that prevents further confirmations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the production order and reporting points. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on handling reporting points and scrap confirmations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CO15: Confirm Production Order
  CO11N: Single Screen Entry of Confirmations
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to confirm reporting points and scrap.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM701 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.