How To Fix S2L101 - Control cycle &1 is not intended for automatic supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S2L - Production Supply: General Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Control cycle &1 is not intended for automatic supply

What causes this issue?

Automatic production supply is not intended for control cycle &v1&
(material &v2&, plant &v3&, supply area &v4&).

System Response

The system only displays the stock situation at the control cycle.

How to fix this error?

Automatic production supply using summarized JIT calls is only
supported by certain special control cycles. KANBAN control cycles can
not be used for example.
To change the supply strategy over to automatic production supply, you
must replace existing control cycles with new ones if necessary.
When changing over, note that the material stock must be supplied
exclusively by one control cycle, as otherwise the lot size calculation
will not work correctly.
In warehouses that are simply structured and do not have the
<DS:GLOS.3528EA14E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>Warehouse Management system
</> bin stock, this means there can only be one control cycle per
storage location and the total storage location stock must be available
for this control cycle.
In WM managed warehouses with bin stock, this means that only one
control cycle can exist for a material per WM storage bin and the total
bin stock must be available for this control cycle.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S2L101 - Control cycle &1 is not intended for automatic supply ?

  The SAP error message S2L101, which states "Control cycle &1 is not intended for automatic supply," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules. This error indicates that the control cycle you are trying to use for automatic supply is not configured to allow for automatic supply processes.
  Cause:
  
  Control Cycle Configuration: The control cycle may not be set up to allow automatic supply. This can happen if the control cycle is intended for manual supply or if it has not been properly configured in the system.
  Supply Chain Settings: The settings for the specific control cycle may not include automatic supply as an option, which can be due to business requirements or specific configurations made during the setup.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data associated with the control cycle, such as the material or location not being set up correctly for automatic supply.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the control cycle configuration in SAP (transaction code /SAPAPO/CC01 for creating or /SAPAPO/CC02 for changing).
  Verify that the control cycle is set up for automatic supply. Look for settings related to supply methods and ensure that automatic supply is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Supply Chain Settings:
  
  Ensure that the overall supply chain settings allow for automatic supply. This may involve checking the configuration in the APO or SCM system to ensure that the relevant parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Check the master data for the materials and locations involved in the control cycle. Ensure that they are correctly configured for automatic supply.
  Verify that the relevant planning parameters are set correctly in the material master and location master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to control cycles and automatic supply to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the control cycle again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CC01, /SAPAPO/CC02, and /SAPAPO/CC03 for creating, changing, and displaying control cycles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to control cycles and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.