Problem: I created an extra PO, and I need to delete it. I already processed the invoice and cannot delete the PO until I reverse the invoice… how do I reverse the processing of the invoice? Solution: 1) Run the MRIO transaction to reverse the invoice… AFTER you enter the dates and […]
How do I reverse a goods receipt?
Problem: How do I reverse a goods receipt? (I need to delete a PO but first I must reverse the receipt to re-open the PO and remove the received PO quantity from stock) Solution: Using MD04, you should see that the PO is not open (not visible), and the quantity ordered […]
I received an error message that says “accounting data not maintained”, what should I do?
Problem: I am getting an error message “Accounting Data Not Maintained” when trying to adjust the stock quantity. Solution 1: This indicates that all of the “views” were not created. You typically get this when you are creating the material and you try to take a short cut and simply save (hit […]
What should I do if I created a material with the wrong material type? (ex: semi-finished instead of raw material)
Problem: When I am in the Create material: BOM General Item Overview, my item 0020 whose component is 200-02-XXXX comes up with an error message saying “the material 200-02-XXXX, does not exist or is not activated.” I also ran into a similar problem when creating the raw materials because it said […]
What should I do when I get the error message “does not exist in MARA-check your entry”?
Problem: When I use MC81 or MC82 a message appears with my number. “does not exist in MARA-check your entry” does anyone have any insight to this? Solution: Be sure that after you enter the product group and plant, to select the “Inactive Version” button and then find your version.
How do I reveal weeks into the future within transaction MC81?
Problem: I ran MC81 and noticed that some weeks where I need to enter data are missing. How do I get to these weeks that are in the future? Solution: There are arrows at the bottom of the window that will allow you to go into future weeks.
What is a recursive BOM?
Problem: What exactly does this statement mean “BOM is recursive” ? Solution: This means that your BOM is incorrect. When it is “recursive”, it means that a lower level component in your BOM is calling out a material that is also HIGHER in the BOM. This is something that cannot occur in […]
How do I reduce my stock quantity if it is too high?
Problem: I ran MB1C three times and ended up adding 110 three times and the stock quantity is now 330 instead of 110. How do I reduced the stock quantity from 330 to 110? Solution: Run transaction MB1C again, and this time you will remove stock quantity instead of adding it. Run […]
My production numbers are incorrect, what should I do to correct this?
Problem: My production numbers are incorrect, what should I do to correct this? Solution: MC36 can be used to change your resource hours (for your product group) in case you entered them incorrectly. It is also possible that you set parameters incorrectly for available capacity at your work center… use CR02 to […]
How do I delete or fix a requisition?
Problem: I created a requisition that I do not need. How to delete that extra requisition that is not needed? Solution: 1. If you were not sure if the requisition was created, you should have simply run MD04 before creating it again to see if it was already there. Deleting the […]