How To Fix CO259 - Order type & requires a routing (select entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Order type & requires a routing (select entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO259 - Order type & requires a routing (select entry) ?

  The SAP error message CO259 ("Order type & requires a routing (select entry)") typically occurs in the context of production order processing in SAP. This error indicates that the order type you are trying to create or process requires a routing to be defined, but none has been specified or found for the order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The order type you are using is configured to require a routing, but there is no routing defined for the material or order type in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be set up correctly in the configuration, or it may not be appropriate for the material being processed.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary routing information or may not be linked to a valid routing.
  Routing Not Assigned: The routing may exist but is not assigned to the specific order type or material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Routing: Ensure that a valid routing exists for the material you are trying to process. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and checking if the routing is defined.
  Assign Routing: If a routing exists but is not assigned to the order type, you may need to assign it. This can be done in the material master (transaction MM02) or by creating a new routing.
  Review Order Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the order type in the Customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the order type is set up to require a routing and that it is correctly linked to the relevant production processes.
  Material Master Review: Verify the material master settings to ensure that the material is set up correctly for production and that it has the necessary routing information.
  Create or Update Routing: If no routing exists, you may need to create a new routing (transaction CA01) for the material and ensure it is correctly linked to the order type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CA01: Create Routing
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on routing and order types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify routings and order types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO259 error and successfully process your production order.