How To Fix VMP_MSG320 - Edit of Shop Floor Routing not allowed for released status

VMP_MSG320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Edit of Shop Floor Routing not allowed for released status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG320 - Edit of Shop Floor Routing not allowed for released status ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG320: Edit of Shop Floor Routing not allowed for released status
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because you are trying to edit a Shop Floor Routing that has already been released. In SAP Production Planning (PP), once a routing is released, it is considered finalized and locked to prevent changes that could affect production orders or costing. The system restricts any modifications to ensure data consistency and integrity.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Shop Floor Routing is a detailed sequence of operations required to manufacture a product.
  When the routing status is released, it means it is active and can be used in production.
  Editing a released routing directly is not allowed because it might impact ongoing production orders or planned orders.
  This is a standard control mechanism in SAP to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To modify a released Shop Floor Routing, you have the following options:
  
  
  Create a New Version of the Routing:
  
  Instead of