How To Fix WOD1018 - An order proposal could not be generated

WOD1018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 018

• Message text: An order proposal could not be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1018 - An order proposal could not be generated ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WOD1018: "An order proposal could not be generated":
  
  Error Message:
  WOD1018 - An order proposal could not be generated
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Production Planning (PP) or Production Orders context, especially during the creation of order proposals (planned orders or production orders) via the Order Proposal function or during MRP (Material Requirements Planning) runs.
  The main causes include:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data:
  
  The system cannot find a valid Routing or Bill of Materials (BOM) for the material.
  The Work Center or Production Version is missing or not maintained.
  The material is not flagged for production or does not have a valid production version.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Parameters:
  
  The order proposal parameters (such as order type, plant, or scheduling parameters) are not correctly maintained.
  The order proposal cannot be created because the system cannot determine the correct order type or scheduling parameters.
  
  
  
  Capacity or Scheduling Conflicts:
  
  The system detects capacity