How To Fix CM118 - Allocation to standard sequence not possible.

CM118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Allocation to standard sequence not possible.

What causes this issue?

You cannot allocate or reallocate the material component to an operation
of the standard sequence, because this component is already allocated to
the standard sequence or a parallel sequence.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, delete the existing allocation.

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.

CM118 - Details

• The SAP error message CM118, "Allocation to standard sequence not possible," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with the allocation of materials or resources to a production order or a standard sequence in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master or routing information may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing standard sequences or incorrect configuration in the production process.
  
  
  Capacity Constraints: There may be capacity constraints in the work centers involved in the production process, preventing the allocation of resources.
  
  
  Incorrect Sequence Definition: The standard sequence may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not be available for the specific material or production order.
  
  
  Material Availability: The required materials may not be available in the required quantities, leading to allocation issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the production