How To Fix VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING004 - No routing key has been found for &1 with plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING - Exceptions during Routing Explosion

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No routing key has been found for &1 with plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING004 - No routing key has been found for &1 with plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING004 indicates that the system could not find a routing key for a specific material (represented by &1) in a given plant (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or when trying to execute a process that requires routing information, such as production orders or process orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing Data: The most common cause is that the routing data for the specified material in the specified plant has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The material or plant specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Routing Not Assigned: The routing may not be assigned to the material for the specific plant, or the routing may not exist at all.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent the system from finding the routing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) and check if the routing exists for the specified material and plant.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a routing using transaction code CA01 (Create Routing).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data for the specified material.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up for the relevant plant and that the appropriate views (like Work Scheduling) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Assign Routing:
  
  If the routing exists but is not assigned to the material, you can assign it using transaction code C202 (Assign Routing to Material).
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly configured in the system and that it is active for production planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation, as there may be custom configurations or processes in place.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material
  C202: Assign Routing to Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Production Planning and Routing to understand how routing is managed within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.