How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN318 - Only components can be consumed for production

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Only components can be consumed for production

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN318 - Only components can be consumed for production ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN318: Only components can be consumed for production typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to consume a product that is not defined as a component in the production process. This error indicates that the system expects only components (raw materials or semi-finished goods) to be consumed in a production order, but the item being processed does not meet this criterion.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item you are trying to consume is not defined as a component in the production order. It may be a finished product or an item that is not set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Configuration: The material master data for the item may not be configured properly, leading the system to not recognize it as a valid component for production.
  Production Order Settings: The production order may not be set up correctly, or the components may not be properly assigned to the order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question and ensure that it is set up as a component. Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, and Work Scheduling) to confirm that the item is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the item has the correct material type that allows it to be used as a component in production.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  Check the production order to ensure that the components are correctly assigned. You can do this by reviewing the BOM (Bill of Materials) associated with the production order.
  Make sure that the item you are trying to consume is listed as a component in the BOM.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Process:
  
  If the item is indeed a finished product and should not be consumed in the production process, you may need to adjust your production process or the items being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific configuration settings required for your production process.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CO03 (Display Production Order), and CS03 (Display BOM) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in production processes are trained on the correct procedures for consuming materials in SAP EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.