How To Fix 40566 - Please flag at least operation start or operation finish

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Please flag at least operation start or operation finish

What causes this issue?

You tried to create schedule deviation variant with specifying
operation start or finish.

System Response

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

Vorgangsende.

How to fix this error?

Flag the operation start and/or finish.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40566 - Please flag at least operation start or operation finish ?

  The SAP error message 40566, which states "Please flag at least operation start or operation finish," typically occurs in the context of production orders or maintenance orders when working with operations in the system. This error indicates that the system requires at least one of the operations to be flagged as either started or finished before proceeding with further actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Update: The operation in question has not been marked as started or finished. This can happen if the user attempts to perform an action (like confirming an operation) without first indicating that the operation has begun or completed.
  Incorrect Workflow: The user may be following an incorrect sequence of steps in the order processing workflow, leading to this error.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to update the operation status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Flag the Operation: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant production or maintenance order.
  Go to the operations overview.
  Select the operation that you want to flag.
  Mark the operation as started or finished as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Confirm Operations: If you are confirming the operation, ensure that you are doing so in the correct sequence. Confirm the start of the operation before attempting to confirm its completion.
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to update the operation status. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required access.
  
  
  Review Order Status: Check the overall status of the order to ensure that it is in a state that allows for operation updates. If the order is locked or in a status that does not permit changes, you may need to resolve that first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to production orders include CO02 (Change Production Order), CO11 (Confirm Production Order), and COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for managing operations within SAP to minimize the occurrence of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 40566 and proceed with your operations in SAP.