How To Fix 40072 - Control key with external processing not possible for this operation

40072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Control key with external processing not possible for this operation

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a control key for an operation that features the
external processing flag.

System Response

You can only set a control key with external processing flag for
phases.

How to fix this error?

Select a control without external processing flag.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40072 - Control key with external processing not possible for this operation ?

  The SAP error message "40072 Control key with external processing not possible for this operation" typically occurs when there is an issue with the control key assigned to a particular operation in a production order or a maintenance order. This error indicates that the control key being used is not compatible with the type of processing that is being attempted.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the operation may be configured for external processing, but the operation itself does not support it. This can happen if the control key is set up to indicate that the operation should be performed externally, but the system is trying to execute it internally or in a manner that is not allowed.
  
  
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on the use of external processing. If the order type does not allow for external processing, you will encounter this error.
  
  
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