How To Fix /SAPMP/PP_SFC045 - Material &1 does not have a routing in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PP_SFC -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Material &1 does not have a routing in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC045 - Material &1 does not have a routing in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC045 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) does not have a routing defined in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, where the system requires a routing to determine the sequence of operations needed to manufacture a product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The most common cause is that the material in question has not been assigned a routing in the specified plant. Routings define the steps and resources required for production.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may have a routing in a different plant, but not in the one specified in the error message.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the routing master.
  Routing Deactivation: The routing might have been deactivated or deleted, leading to this error when trying to use it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign Routing:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing) in SAP.
  Check if a routing exists for the material in the specified plant. If not, create a new routing for the material in that plant.
  Ensure that the routing includes all necessary operations and resources.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Verify that the material is correctly assigned to the plant and that the relevant views (like Work Scheduling) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Cross-Plant Routing:
  
  If the routing exists in another plant, consider copying it to the required plant using transaction code CA11 (Copy Routing).
  
  
  
  Review Production Version:
  
  Ensure that the production version for the material is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate routing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the routing requirements or if there are discrepancies, consult with your organization's master data management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on routings and production planning processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify routings and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material has the necessary routing in the specified plant.