How To Fix CO238 - Routing application is not defined for routing type &

CO238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Routing application is not defined for routing type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO238 - Routing application is not defined for routing type & ?

  The SAP error message CO238 indicates that the routing application is not defined for the specified routing type. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when the system is unable to find a valid routing for a particular material or production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing Definition: The routing type specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could happen if the routing has not been created or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Routing Type: The routing type being referenced may not be valid for the material or production order you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the routing from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the routing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) and check if the routing for the specified routing type