How To Fix C6042 - Goods receipt co-products: proportional quantity proposal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C6 - Messages PPC orders service routines

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Goods receipt co-products: proportional quantity proposal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C6042 - Goods receipt co-products: proportional quantity proposal ?

  The SAP error message C6042, which states "Goods receipt co-products: proportional quantity proposal," typically occurs during the goods receipt process for co-products in a production order. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a proportional quantity for the co-products based on the production order's output.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Co-Product Configuration: The co-products may not be properly defined in the material master or the production order.
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantities of the main product and co-products may not align with the expected ratios defined in the production process.
  Incomplete Production Order: The production order may not have been fully confirmed, or there may be discrepancies in the order's status.
  Incorrect Settings in the Material Master: The settings for co-products in the material master may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in calculating proportional quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Co-Product Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the co-products are correctly defined in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Verify that the co-products are set up in the production order (transaction code CO02).
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  Check the production order for any inconsistencies or incomplete confirmations (transaction code CO03).
  Ensure that the production order has been fully confirmed and that the quantities match the expected outputs.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantity Proposals:
  
  If the system is unable to propose a proportional quantity, you may need to manually enter the quantities for the co-products during the goods receipt process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to co-products and goods receipt processes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the goods receipt process for co-products.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on handling co-products and goods receipts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C6042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.