C2271 - No control key has been maintained for operation &1 of order &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 271

• Message text: No control key has been maintained for operation &1 of order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2271 - No control key has been maintained for operation &1 of order &2 ?

  The SAP error message C2271 indicates that there is no control key maintained for a specific operation in a production order. This error typically arises when trying to perform an action on a production order that requires a control key, but the control key has not been defined for the operation in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Key: The control key for the operation specified in the error message is not maintained in the routing or the production order.
  Incorrect Routing: The routing associated with the production order may not have the necessary control key defined for the operation.
  Order Type Configuration: The order type may not be configured correctly to allow for the operations defined in the routing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Routing:
  
  Go to the routing associated with the production order and check if the control key is maintained for the operation in question.
  You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and reviewing the operations.
  
  
  
  Maintain Control Key:
  
  If the control key is missing, you will need to maintain it. You can do this by editing the routing and adding the appropriate control key for the operation.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the order type in the Customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the control keys are correctly assigned to the order type.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust the Control Key:
  
  If necessary, create a new control key or adjust an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements for the operation.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Production Order:
  
  If the routing and control key are correct but the error persists, consider recreating the production order to ensure that it picks up the latest routing information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Key: The control key in SAP defines how an operation is processed in production. It determines whether the operation is relevant for scheduling, costing, and whether it can be confirmed.
  Routing: A routing in SAP defines the sequence of operations required to produce a product. Each operation can have a control key that specifies how it should be handled.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO01: Create Production Order
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C2271 error and ensure that the production order can be processed correctly.