How To Fix C0640 - Please specify an operation/a phase in proc. instr. & for phase &

C0640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Please specify an operation/a phase in proc. instr. & for phase &

What causes this issue?

The process instruction &V1& for phase &V2& of the process order is an
inspection results request. However, in the process instruction,
neither an operation nor a phase has been specified for which
inspection results are to be recorded.
INCLUDE 'NA_FU_NO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_HA_TST' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
RESET N1
Correct the inspection results request in the process order.
INCLUDE 'NA_STREZ_NEU' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_HA_PROD' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Errors in the process instruction cannot be corrected for the current
PI sheet.
INCLUDE 'NA_PLNREZ_HINW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0640 - Please specify an operation/a phase in proc. instr. & for phase & ?

  The SAP error message C0640, which states "Please specify an operation/a phase in proc. instr. & for phase &," typically occurs in the context of production planning or process order management. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify an operation or phase in the process instruction for a particular phase in a production order or process order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error usually arises when the process instruction for a production order is incomplete or lacks the necessary details about operations or phases.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the process order or the routing that does not align with the expected data structure.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or the production process may not be set up correctly, leading to missing operations or phases.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Instructions: Go to the process instruction for the relevant production order and ensure that all required operations