How To Fix CM001 - You cannot allocate material components to sub-operations.

CM001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM - Task list messages: Material component allocations

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You cannot allocate material components to sub-operations.

What causes this issue?

Material components can only be allocated to operations.

How to fix this error?

Allocate the material component to the operation to which the
sub-operation belongs. Make a note on the allocation in the long text
for the operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM001 - You cannot allocate material components to sub-operations. ?

  The SAP error message CM001, which states "You cannot allocate material components to sub-operations," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when trying to allocate materials to specific sub-operations in a production order. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Sub-Operation Configuration: The sub-operation may not be configured to allow material allocation. This can happen if the sub-operation is not set up correctly in the routing or if it is not defined to require components.
  
  
  Missing Component Assignment: The material components may not be assigned to the specific sub-operation in the routing or bill of materials (BOM).
  
  
  Status of the Production Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for material allocation, such as "TECO" (Technically Completed) or "CLOSE".
  
  
  Component Availability: The components may not be available in the required quantity or may not be in stock.
  
  
  Incorrect Production Order Type: The