CO474 - Order creation for standard product only allowed via planned order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Order creation for standard product only allowed via planned order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO474 - Order creation for standard product only allowed via planned order ?

  The SAP error message CO474 ("Order creation for standard product only allowed via planned order") typically occurs when you attempt to create a production order directly for a standard product that is configured to only allow order creation through planned orders. This is a common scenario in environments where production planning is tightly controlled and managed through planned orders to ensure proper scheduling and resource allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Standard Product Configuration: The product in question is defined as a standard product in the system, which means it is set up to only allow production orders to be created from planned orders.
  Order Type Restrictions: The order type you are trying to use may not be compatible with direct order creation for standard products.
  Missing Planned Order: There may not be an existing planned order for the product, which is required to create a production order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a Planned Order: Instead of trying to create a production order directly, create a planned order for the standard product. This can typically be done using transaction codes like MD11 (Create Planned Order) or MD12 (Change Planned Order).
  Convert Planned Order to Production Order: Once the planned order is created, you can convert it to a production order using transaction code CO41 (Convert Planned Order).
  Check Product Configuration: If you believe that the product should allow direct order creation, check the configuration settings in the material master (transaction MM02) or the production version settings to see if any changes are needed.
  Review Order Type Settings: Ensure that the order type you are using is appropriate for the product and that it allows for the creation of production orders as needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD11: Create Planned Order
  MD12: Change Planned Order
  CO41: Convert Planned Order
  
  
  Material Master: Review the material master data for the product to understand its configuration and settings.
  Production Version: Check the production version assigned to the material to ensure it is set up correctly for planned order processing.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production planning and order management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO474 error and successfully create the necessary production orders for your standard products.