How To Fix /SCMB/DM_REL015 - Release &1: For kanban release, schedule line type must be forecast type

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_REL -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Release &1: For kanban release, schedule line type must be forecast type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL015 - Release &1: For kanban release, schedule line type must be forecast type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL015 indicates that there is an issue with the schedule line type when trying to release a Kanban. Specifically, the error states that for a Kanban release, the schedule line type must be of the forecast type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Schedule Line Type: The error occurs because the schedule line type associated with the Kanban release is not set to a forecast type. In SAP, schedule line types determine how the system processes incoming orders and deliveries. For Kanban, the system expects a specific type that aligns with forecasted demand.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the schedule line type for the Kanban process is not correctly defined or mapped to the forecast type.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the Kanban configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the wrong schedule line type being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schedule Line Type: Verify the schedule line type being used for the Kanban release. Ensure that it is set to a forecast type. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MD04 or the Kanban board).
  Checking the details of the Kanban container and its associated schedule line.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If the schedule line type is incorrect, you may need to adjust the configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the section for "Logistics Execution" or "Production Planning" where schedule line types are defined.
  Ensure that the schedule line type for Kanban is correctly set to a forecast type.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the relevant materials:
  
  Ensure that the Kanban settings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the appropriate schedule line type is assigned in the MRP views.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test release of the Kanban to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Kanban processing and schedule line types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List)
  PKMC (Kanban Board)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the schedule line determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your Kanban releases are processed correctly.