How To Fix CO218 - Routing application is not defined for order category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Routing application is not defined for order category &

What causes this issue?

Order type &V1& does not have a task list application assigned to it.

How to fix this error?

Go into customizing and assign a task list application to the order
type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO218 - Routing application is not defined for order category & ?

  The SAP error message CO218 indicates that the routing application is not defined for a specific order category. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when the system is unable to find a routing that corresponds to the order type being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing Definition: The routing for the specific order category has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be correctly configured to have an associated routing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the production planning module, particularly in the routing settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the work center may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of a routing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Routing:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing) and create or modify the routing for the relevant order category.
  Ensure that the routing is correctly linked to the material and the order type.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OPRO to check the configuration of the order type.
  Ensure that the order type is set up to use the appropriate routing.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the relevant production data is maintained.
  Verify that the work center (transaction code CR01) is correctly defined and linked to the routing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to routing and order types for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CR01: Create Work Center
  OPRO: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify routings and order types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO218 error and ensure that the routing application is properly defined for the order category in question.