How To Fix CO205 - No routing alternative could be selected

CO205 - Overview

• 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