How To Fix C2402 - Orders without finished material are not supported by Event-Based Posting

C2402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Orders without finished material are not supported by Event-Based Posting

What causes this issue?

Order &V1& is created without a finished material and event-based
posting is active for this order. Event-based posting is not supported
for orders without finished materials.

System Response

Saving the order is not possible.

How to fix this error?

If you are currently creating order &V1& you can change the result
analysis key to one without event-based posting.

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 C2402 - Orders without finished material are not supported by Event-Based Posting ?

  The SAP error message C2402, which states "Orders without finished material are not supported by Event-Based Posting," typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when using Event-Based Posting (EBP) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the order because it lacks a finished material (i.e., a material that is defined as the end product of the production process).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Finished Material: The production order or process order does not have a finished material assigned to it. This is a requirement for Event-Based Posting, as the system needs to know what the end product is to properly manage inventory and postings.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be compatible with Event-Based Posting, especially if it is not set up to handle finished goods.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for