How To Fix C2277 - Goods receipt posted: Co-product is added as a by-product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Goods receipt posted: Co-product is added as a by-product

What causes this issue?

A goods receipt has already been posted for order &V1&. There are
planning flags for a goods receipt, or error records for a goods
receipt. Therefore, you cannot add a co-product to the order.

System Response

All co-products you want to add to the order are added as by-products.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2277 - Goods receipt posted: Co-product is added as a by-product ?

  The SAP error message C2277, which states "Goods receipt posted: Co-product is added as a by-product," typically occurs in the context of production processes involving co-products and by-products in SAP's production planning and control module. This message indicates that during the goods receipt process, a co-product has been treated as a by-product, which may not align with the intended configuration of the production order or the material master settings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master for the co-product may not be set up correctly, leading the system to treat it as a by-product.
  Production Order Settings: The production order may not be configured to handle co-products correctly, causing the system to misinterpret the output.
  Master Data Issues: The settings in the material master for the co-product and by-product may be incorrectly defined, leading to confusion during the goods receipt process.
  Process Flow: The process flow may not be correctly defined in the production order, leading to the system treating the co-product as a by-product.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record for the co-product and ensure that it is correctly defined as a co-product.
  Verify that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, and Accounting) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order Configuration:
  
  Check the production order settings to ensure that co-products are correctly defined in the order.
  Ensure that the co-product is listed in the correct section of the production order.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process Flow:
  
  Review the process flow in the production order to ensure that it aligns with the intended output of co-products and by-products.
  Make necessary adjustments to the routing or BOM (Bill of Materials) to reflect the correct relationship between co-products and by-products.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling co-products and by-products in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test goods receipt to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system correctly recognizes the co-product.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Co-Products vs. By-Products: In SAP, co-products are materials that are produced simultaneously in a process and have significant value, while by-products are secondary outputs that have lesser value.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  CO01: Create Production Order
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP production processes.