How To Fix CO205 - No routing alternative could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No routing alternative could be selected

What causes this issue?

The system could not select a routing automatically.

System Response

The system lists all routings for the material.

How to fix this error?

Select a routing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO205 - No routing alternative could be selected ?

  The SAP error message CO205 "No routing alternative could be selected" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when the system is unable to find a suitable routing for a production order or a planned order. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Routing: The routing for the material in question may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the routing has not been created or if it has been deleted.
  
  
  Routing Not Active: The routing may exist but is not active for the relevant plant or production version.
  
  
  Incorrect Production Version: The production version assigned to the material may not have a valid routing associated with it.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly, particularly in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) views.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The routing may not be available for the specific plant where the production order is being created.
  
  
  Alternative Routines: If the system is set to use alternative routings, there may be no valid alternatives available for the selected production version.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing: Verify that a routing exists for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and checking if the routing is defined for the relevant plant.
  
  
  Activate Routing: If the routing exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the routing maintenance transaction.
  
  
  Review Production Version: Ensure that the production version assigned to the material has a valid routing. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03) under the MRP 2 view.
  
  
  Update Material Master: If the material master is not set up correctly, you may need to update the relevant views, particularly the MRP and Work Scheduling views.
  
  
  Check Plant Settings: Ensure that the routing is available for the specific plant where the production order is being created.
  
  
  Alternative Routing: If using alternative routings, check if there are any valid alternatives defined for the routing and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on routing and production versions.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in routing selection, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect routing determination.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to routing and production orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO205 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.