How To Fix /SAPMP/PP_SFC041 - Material &1 is not in routing group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PP_SFC -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Material &1 is not in routing group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC041 - Material &1 is not in routing group &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC041 Material &1 is not in routing group &2 typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when the system is unable to find a routing for a specific material in the specified routing group. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The material specified in the error message does not have an associated routing in the routing group indicated.
  Incorrect Routing Group: The routing group specified may not be correctly assigned to the material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the routing or production planning settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, or the routing group may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Routing:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) and check if the routing for the material exists in the specified routing group.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new routing for the material using transaction code CA01 (Create Routing).
  
  
  
  Verify Routing Group Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct routing group. You can check this in the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Navigate to the "Work Scheduling" view and verify the routing group field.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Routing:
  
  If the routing does not exist, create it using CA01 and ensure that it is assigned to the correct routing group.
  If the routing exists but is not assigned to the correct group, you may need to change the routing group in the routing details.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for routing groups in the production planning module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  You can access configuration settings through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections for production planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the routing group or how to set it up, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that both the material master and routing master data are correctly maintained and up to date.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify routing and material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material is correctly linked to the appropriate routing group.