How To Fix CO323 - Sales order has no CO object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 323

• Message text: Sales order has no CO object

What causes this issue?

The production order should be settled on the sales order.
The requirements type of the sales order, however, refers to an account
assignment category that does not allow settlement using the sales
order (key <ZH>consumption posting</>).

How to fix this error?

Check which requirements type in entered in the relevant sales order
item
<DS:TRAN.VA03>Display sales order</>
Check the settings for this requirements type in Customizing
(See <DS:CHAP.SIMG_ORKK_MRP>Control sales order-related production</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO323 - Sales order has no CO object ?

  The SAP error message CO323 ("Sales order has no CO object") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a controlling object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) associated with a sales order, but the sales order does not have one assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing CO Object: The sales order does not have a controlling object assigned to it. This can happen if the sales order was created without specifying a cost center or internal order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the assignment of a CO object to the sales order.
  Sales Order Type: The sales order type may not be configured to allow the assignment of a CO object.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during the data entry process when creating the sales order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Order: Review the sales order in question to ensure that it has a CO object assigned. You can do this by navigating to the sales order in the SAP GUI and checking the relevant fields.
  Assign CO Object: If the sales order does not have a CO object, you can assign one. This can typically be done in the sales order screen under the "Account Assignment" tab.
  Review Configuration: If you are unable to assign a CO object, check the configuration settings for the sales order type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). Ensure that the sales order type is set up to allow CO object assignment.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to assign CO objects to sales orders.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to sales orders and their associated CO objects.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view the sales order details and check for the CO object assignment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in sales order processing are trained on the importance of assigning CO objects and the implications of not doing so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO323 error and ensure that your sales orders are properly linked to the necessary controlling objects.