How To Fix CO236 - Largest op. no. in parallel seq. & is greater than the return op. no.


CO236 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

  • Message number: 236

  • Message text: Largest op. no. in parallel seq. & is greater than the return op. no.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are trying to create an parallel sequence. The highest operation
    number in the alternative sequence is, however, higher than the number
    of the return operation.

    How to fix this error?

    Within an parallel sequence, you can only enter numbers, which are
    greater than or equal to the number of the branch operation and
    smaller than or equal to the number of the return operation.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO236 - Largest op. no. in parallel seq. & is greater than the return op. no. ?
    The SAP error message CO236 indicates that there is an issue with the operation numbers in a parallel sequence in a production order or routing. Specifically, it means that the largest operation number in the parallel sequence is greater than the return operation number, which can lead to inconsistencies in the production process.
    
    Cause: Operation Numbering: The operation numbers in a parallel sequence must be sequential and should not skip numbers. If the largest operation number exceeds the return operation number, it indicates a misconfiguration in the routing or production order. Routing Configuration: There may be an error in the routing configuration where the operations are not defined correctly, leading to this inconsistency. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of the routing or production order can also lead to this issue.
    Solution: Check Routing: Review the routing for the production order. Ensure that the operation numbers are correctly defined and that

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