How To Fix /SAPMP/PP_SFC042 - Routing type &1 does not exist for material &2 in plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PP_SFC -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Routing type &1 does not exist for material &2 in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC042 - Routing type &1 does not exist for material &2 in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC042 indicates that there is an issue with the routing type for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control when the system cannot find a valid routing for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The routing type specified does not exist for the material in the specified plant. This could be due to the routing not being created or not being assigned to the material.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The routing may exist, but it is not assigned to the correct plant.
  Routing Type Not Defined: The routing type itself may not be defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or routing master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Routing: Verify if the routing for the specified material exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and checking if the routing is available for the material in the specified plant.
  Create/Assign Routing: If the routing does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction CA01 (Create Routing) or assign an existing routing to the material using transaction C202 (Assign Routing).
  Verify Plant Assignment: Ensure that the routing is assigned to the correct plant. If it is not, you may need to create a new routing for that specific plant or adjust the existing routing.
  Check Routing Type: Ensure that the routing type being referenced in the error message is valid and defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Consistency: Review the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained and consistent.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Routing in SAP: Routing defines the sequence of operations required to produce a product. It includes details such as work centers, operation times, and components.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its basic data, purchasing data, and production data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  C202: Assign Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.