How To Fix RM856 - No backlogs are created nor are withdrawal quantities corrected

RM856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 856

• Message text: No backlogs are created nor are withdrawal quantities corrected

What causes this issue?

You set a repetitive manufacturing profile where no backlogs are
created so that in backflushing, missing quantities cannot be processed
later.

System Response

A correction of the component withdrawal is also not desired (either
due to the setting in the repetitive manufacturing profile or due to
your selection on the selection screen for withdrawal corrections). As
not all components are available in sufficient quantities, the
quantities of the components actually withdrawn do not correspond to
the posted quantities.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RM856 - Details

• The SAP error message RM856 ("No backlogs are created nor are withdrawal quantities corrected") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and production planning. This message indicates that the system was unable to create backlogs for a particular material or that the withdrawal quantities could not be adjusted as expected. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in fields related to inventory management or production planning.
  
  
  Stock Availability: There may not be enough stock available to fulfill the demand, leading to the inability to create backlogs.
  
  
  Document Flow Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as missing or incomplete documents related to production orders or purchase orders.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system for backlogs or inventory management may not be