61588 - Check the settings for checking group & and checking rule &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Check the settings for checking group & and checking rule &

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a valid checking rule or a checking group for
the availability check.

System Response

If you want the system to carry out the availability check, you must
maintain the following two parameters:
checking rule in Customizing
checking group in the material master record
The <ZH>checking rule</> controls which requirement and receipt
elements the system uses to carry out the availability check and
whether the replenishment lead time is taken account in this
calculation or not. The various departments (sales and distribution,
requirements planning, production order management, inventory
management) can define different rules for the availability calculation
using the different checking rules. The checking rules of the
individual departments are assigned to the checking groups in
Customizing. If the availability check is to be carried out for a
particular material, you assign the <ZH>checking group</> to this
material in the material master record. The system finds the valid
checking rule(s) for each department using the checking group.

How to fix this error?

Proceed as follows:
In Customizing for MRP (or SD, production control, or inventory
management) make sure that a checking rule has been assigned for a
particular plant or an MRP group. (In Customizing for MRP, you find the
checking rule as follows: <LS>Procurement proposals -> Define
availability check for components</>.
If necessary, assign a checking rule to the appropriate plant or to the
MRP group used to plan the material.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

&HINWEIS&
For more information on the availability check in MRP, please refer to
the chapter in the implementation guide: "Define availability check for
components".
Check whether a checking group has been maintained in the material
master record for the component (either the MRP 2 screen or Sales/Plant
Data, field, <LS>Availability check</>).
If necessary, maintain the checking group.
If no availability check can be carried out, assign the checking group
"no availability check" in the material master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61588 - Check the settings for checking group & and checking rule & ?

  The SAP error message 61588, which states "Check the settings for checking group & and checking rule &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with document checks or validations. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the checking group or checking rule that is being used in a particular transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The checking group or checking rule may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries, incorrect settings, or inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as vendor, customer, or GL account) may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the appropriate checking group or rule.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the settings related to the checking group or rule.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard checking processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the checking group and checking rule in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Ensure that the checking group and checking rule are correctly defined and activated.
  Verify that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the relevant vendor, customer, or GL account is correctly assigned to the appropriate checking group and rule.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the checking group and rule settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the checking group and checking rule settings relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is occurring. This may require the assistance of a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 61588.