How To Fix WZRE_IV017 - No operation was created (no items existed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IV - Clearing Workbench

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No operation was created (no items existed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IV017 - No operation was created (no items existed) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZRE_IV017 No operation was created (no items existed)
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of a production order, maintenance order, or process order in SAP when the system attempts to create operations but finds no relevant items (such as components, routing steps, or work center assignments) to generate operations from.
  In other words, the system expects to create at least one operation based on the routing or task list assigned to the order, but it finds that there are no items (e.g., no routing steps, no operations, or no activities) available to create operations.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The routing or task list assigned to the order is empty or incomplete (no operations defined).
  The reference routing/task list is not assigned or is invalid.
  The routing group or group counter is missing or incorrect.
  The order type or order parameters do not allow operation creation.
  The system is trying to create operations for a material that does not have a routing or production version assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, check and correct the following:
  
  
  Check Routing/Task List:
  
  Verify that the material has a valid routing or task list assigned.
  Use transaction CA03 (Display Routing) or IA03 (Display Task List) to check if the routing contains operations.
  If no routing exists, create or assign an appropriate routing/task list.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Use transaction C223 to check if a production version exists for the material.
  Ensure the production version points to a valid routing/task list.
  
  
  
  Check Order Parameters:
  
  Verify the order type and its settings allow operation creation.
  Check if the order is created with the correct routing group and group counter.
  
  
  
  Assign Routing to Material:
  
  If the routing is not assigned to the material, assign it via the material master or production version.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update the Order:
  
  After correcting the routing or production version, recreate the order or update it to pick up the correct routing.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  In some cases, customizing settings for order types or routing groups may cause this issue. Verify settings in SPRO under Production ? Basic Data ? Routing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CO01 - Create Production Order
  CA03 - Display Routing
  C223 - Production Version
  IA03 - Display Task List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to routing and order creation if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Production Orders and Routings.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WZRE_IV017 No operation was created (no items existed) means the system could not find any routing operations to create for the order. The fix is to ensure that the material has a valid routing or production version with defined operations before creating the order.