How To Fix CO262 - Material &: No operations exist (transaction terminated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Material &: No operations exist (transaction terminated)

What causes this issue?

The combination material-plant-production version &V2& selected for the
routing does not contain any operations.

System Response

The transaction is terminated since in Customizing for the order type
you have specified that a routing MUST be used.

How to fix this error?

Create a routing or change the setting for the order type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO262 - Material &: No operations exist (transaction terminated) ?

  The SAP error message CO262 ("Material &: No operations exist") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders or routing. This error indicates that the system cannot find any operations associated with the specified material in the routing or production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing: The material does not have an associated routing defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Routing: The routing for the material may be inactive or not valid for the specified plant.
  Missing Production Version: If the material requires a production version and it is not defined, this error can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning settings that prevent the system from finding the operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing:
  
  Go to transaction CA03 (Display Routing) and check if a routing exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the routing is active and valid for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number entered is correct. You can check this in transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  If applicable, check if a production version exists for the material using transaction C223 (Maintain Production Versions).
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the routing is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the routing details.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Operations:
  
  If the routing exists but has inactive operations, you may need to activate them or create new operations as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the production planning settings are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on production planning and routing to understand how operations are linked to materials.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO262 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.