How To Fix U9118 - Material &1 plant &2 production version &3: Operation &4 has no phases

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U9 - Message Class for Output in Application Log

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Material &1 plant &2 production version &3: Operation &4 has no phases

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U9118 - Material &1 plant &2 production version &3: Operation &4 has no phases ?

  The SAP error message U9118 indicates that there is an issue with a production version in the system. Specifically, it means that the operation specified in the production version does not have any associated phases. This can occur in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when working with production orders or process orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Phases: The operation defined in the production version does not have any phases assigned to it. Phases are necessary for the execution of operations in production.
  Incorrect Configuration: The production version may not be configured correctly, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the Bill of Materials (BOM) or routing, which can lead to this error.
  Changes in Master Data: If changes were made to the routing or production version after the production order was created, it could lead to this error if the changes were not properly reflected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Production Version: Go to the production version in question and verify that the operation has the necessary phases assigned. You can do this by navigating to the routing or production version in the SAP system.
  Assign Phases: If the operation is missing phases, you will need to assign the appropriate phases to the operation in the routing or production version.
  Review Routing: Check the routing associated with the production version to ensure that all operations and phases are correctly defined.
  Recreate Production Version: If the production version is corrupted or incorrectly set up, consider recreating it with the correct settings.
  Check for Data Consistency: Ensure that all related master data (BOM, routing, etc.) is consistent and correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to manage production versions and operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like C202 (Change Routing) or C201 (Display Routing) to check and modify the routing details.
  Production Version Maintenance: Use transaction code C223 to maintain production versions and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or application logs for additional details that may help diagnose the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.