How To Fix CO279 - You cannot create a sub-operation for deleted operation &

CO279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 279

• Message text: You cannot create a sub-operation for deleted operation &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a sub-operation for operation &V1&. This is no
longer possible, since the operation has been deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO279 - You cannot create a sub-operation for deleted operation & ?

  The SAP error message CO279, which states "You cannot create a sub-operation for deleted operation &," typically occurs in the context of production order management or routing in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to create a sub-operation for an operation that has already been marked as deleted in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Operation: The primary cause of this error is that the operation you are trying to add a sub-operation to has been deleted. In SAP, operations can be marked as deleted, which means they are no longer active or valid for further processing.
  Incorrect Routing: If you are working with routings, it is possible that the routing you are trying to modify has been changed, and the operation you are referencing is no longer available.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as if the operation was deleted in one part of the system but not