How To Fix C2130 - Order &: purchase orders already exist for operation &

C2130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Order &: purchase orders already exist for operation &

What causes this issue?

Purchase orders exist for externally processed operations. Therefore
the routing cannot be read in.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C2130 - Details

• The SAP error message C2130 ("Order &: purchase orders already exist for operation &") typically occurs in the context of production orders or maintenance orders when you attempt to create or modify an operation that already has associated purchase orders. This error indicates that there are existing purchase orders linked to the operation you are trying to work with, which prevents further changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Purchase Orders: The primary cause of this error is that there are already purchase orders created for the operation in question. This could happen if the operation was previously set up to procure materials or services, and those purchase orders are still active.
  Order Status: The status of the order may also play a role. If the order is in a status that does not allow changes, you may encounter this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect links between operations and