How To Fix C5704 - For operations, choose control key without external processing

C5704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 704

• Message text: For operations, choose control key without external processing

What causes this issue?

You selected a control key for an operation which has an indicator set
for external processing. However, external processing can only be used
for phases and secondary resources.

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?

Assign a control key to the operation which does not have an indicator
set for external processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5704 - For operations, choose control key without external processing ?

  The SAP error message C5704 ("For operations, choose control key without external processing") typically occurs when you are trying to assign a control key to an operation in a routing or production order that is not compatible with external processing. This error is often related to the configuration of the control keys in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to use a control key that is designated for internal processing (i.e., operations that are performed within the company) for an operation that is intended for external processing (i.e., operations that are outsourced to a vendor).
  The control key you selected does not allow for external processing, which is typically indicated by the absence of certain flags in the control key configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPL8 (or SPRO -> Production -> Basic Data -> Routing -> Control Key)