How To Fix CO257 - Order type &1 requires a routing (transaction terminated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Order type &1 requires a routing (transaction terminated)

What causes this issue?

The routing selection parameters defined in Customizing for this order
type &V1& specifies that a routing must be used when creating an order.
However, the combination material-plant-producatiuon version &V2& for
the explosion date &V3% for lot size &V4& has no routing that fulfills
the criteria defined in Customizing for

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
&WHAT_TO_DO& There are four options:
Create a routing which fulfills the selection criteria specified in
customizing.
Check the routing selection and the selection ID in customizing. If
necessary, change them. If necessary, create a new selection ID or
change the parameters of the selection ID that is being used. Verify
the validity of the routing (amount/quantity and date)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO257 - Order type &1 requires a routing (transaction terminated) ?

  The SAP error message CO257 indicates that a specific order type requires a routing, but none is available for the order being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when the system expects a routing to determine the sequence of operations and the resources needed for production.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The most common cause is that the routing for the material or order type has not been created or assigned.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be configured correctly to require a routing.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary settings that link it to a routing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the order type in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign Routing:
  
  Check if a routing exists for the material in question. If not, create a routing using transaction code CA01 (Create Routing).
  If a routing exists, ensure it is correctly assigned to the material in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the order type in the system. Use transaction code OPL8 to check the settings for the order type and ensure it is set to require a routing.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the production view to ensure that the routing is linked correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production orders and routings to ensure all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify routings and material master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO257 error and ensure that the necessary routing is in place for the order type being processed.