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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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 they follow a logical sequence.
  Adjust Operation Numbers: If you find that the operation numbers are not in the correct order, adjust them so that the largest operation number in the parallel sequence does not exceed the return operation number.
  Review Parallel Sequences: Ensure that the parallel sequences are set up correctly. If there are multiple operations running in parallel, verify that their operation numbers are correctly assigned.
  Recreate the Order: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through adjustments, consider recreating the production order or routing to ensure that all settings are correct from the start.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up routings and production orders to avoid such issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), or CA01 (Create Routing) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to routings and production orders, as this may affect your ability to resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the CO236 error in SAP.