How To Fix VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING013 - The routing buffer is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING - Exceptions during Routing Explosion

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The routing buffer is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING013 - The routing buffer is empty ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING013 with the description "The routing buffer is empty" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where routing information is required for production planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find any routing information for the material or product being processed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Routing Data: The routing for the specific material has not been created or is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not be correctly set up to reference the appropriate routing.
  Routing Deactivation: The routing may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the routing from being accessed.
  Buffer Issues: The routing buffer may not have been populated due to a previous error or misconfiguration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Routing Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) and check if the routing exists for the material in question.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new routing using CA01 (Create Routing).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is linked to the correct routing and that the relevant views (like Work Scheduling) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Ensure that the routing has not been deactivated. If it has, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system related to routing and production planning to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Buffer Refresh:
  
  If the routing buffer is empty due to a temporary issue, you may need to refresh or clear the buffer. This can sometimes be done by re-running the planning run or using specific transaction codes to refresh the buffer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CA01 (Create Routing), CA03 (Display Routing), MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for routing and production planning for more detailed guidance on maintaining routing data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message VCH_HL_SRV_ROUTING013.