How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD025 - Type of material consumption not defined -> F4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Type of material consumption not defined -> F4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD025 - Type of material consumption not defined -> F4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD025 indicates that there is an issue with the type of material consumption not being defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations related to production planning or material requirements planning.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined consumption type for the material in question. In SAP APO, consumption types are used to determine how the system should handle the consumption of materials during planning processes. If the system cannot find a valid consumption type for the material, it will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material.
  Ensure that the consumption type is defined in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view, Production view).
  
  
  
  Define Consumption Type:
  
  If the consumption type is not defined, you need to create or assign a valid consumption type.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO or by using transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for consumption types are correctly set up in the system.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Global Settings -> Define Consumption Types.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Books and Data:
  
  If you are using planning books, ensure that the planning book is correctly set up to include the necessary consumption types.
  Check if the data in the planning book is consistent and correctly reflects the material's consumption settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to define and manage consumption types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  CIF - Core Interface for integration between R/3 and APO
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PROD025 error and ensure that the material consumption type is properly defined in your SAP system.