How To Fix CO029 - No lead time scheduling (enter start and finish date)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No lead time scheduling (enter start and finish date)

What causes this issue?

You have selected a scheduling type for the order &V1& in which no
lead-time scheduling is carried out.
With this scheduling type, the basic dates of the order are written into
all operations. As a result, all capacity requirements are also
distributed between the basic dates of the order irrespective of the
sequence of the operations.

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?

Enter both basic dates for the order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO029 - No lead time scheduling (enter start and finish date) ?

  The SAP error message CO029 ("No lead time scheduling (enter start and finish date)") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when you are trying to schedule a production order or a process order without providing the necessary start and finish dates. This error indicates that the system cannot perform lead time scheduling because the required date parameters are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered the required start and finish dates for the production order or process order.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not support lead time scheduling, or it may require specific date fields to be filled in.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the production planning module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify the scheduling dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Start and Finish Dates: The simplest solution is to enter the required start and finish dates in the production order or process order. This can usually be done in the order creation or change screen.
  Check Order Type Settings: Verify that the order type you are using is configured to allow lead time scheduling. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the order type settings are correct.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the production planning module to ensure that all necessary parameters for lead time scheduling are correctly set up.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to enter scheduling information. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the user roles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on scheduling and order management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), or CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the scheduling process in SAP, consider seeking training or support from your organization's SAP team or consulting resources.
  
  By addressing the missing date fields and ensuring proper configuration and permissions, you should be able to resolve the CO029 error and proceed with scheduling your production orders.