How To Fix /SAPMP/PP_SFC044 - Material &1 in plant &2 is not in routing group &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PP_SFC -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material &1 in plant &2 is not in routing group &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC044 - Material &1 in plant &2 is not in routing group &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC044 indicates that a specific material in a particular plant is not assigned to the specified routing group. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when trying to execute a production order or perform operations related to routing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material (denoted as &1) is not assigned to the routing group (denoted as &3) in the specified plant (denoted as &2).
  Incorrect Routing Group: The routing group specified may be incorrect or not applicable for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the routing or material master data that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the routing or material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material is correctly set up in the material master. Ensure that it is assigned to the correct routing group.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Work Scheduling" views for the routing group assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Routing Assignment: Ensure that the routing group is correctly defined and that the material is assigned to it.
  
  Transaction Code: CA03 (Display Routing)
  Check if the routing group is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Routing Group: If the material is not assigned to the routing group, you may need to assign it.
  
  Transaction Code: CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing)
  Add the material to the appropriate routing group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the routing group is not set up correctly, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (Customizing)
  Navigate to the relevant sections for production planning and routing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your organization's processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Routing Groups: Routing groups are used in SAP to define a set of operations for a specific material or group of materials. They help in organizing and managing production processes.
  Material Master Data: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its basic data, purchasing data, sales data, and production-related data.
  Production Orders: When creating or processing production orders, the system checks for the necessary routing and material assignments to ensure that the production process can be executed smoothly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the routing group in the specified plant.