How To Fix CO492 - Routing type does not correspond to order cat. due to routing application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Routing type does not correspond to order cat. due to routing application

What causes this issue?

Each <GL:task_list_type>task list type</> is assigned internally to a
task list application. The task list application refers to an
<GL:order_category>order category</>. This means that every task list
type is assigned to an order category.
The task list type that you entered is not assigned to the order
category that you are currently using.

How to fix this error?

Select a task list type that is assigned to the current order category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO492 - Routing type does not correspond to order cat. due to routing application ?

  The SAP error message CO492 ("Routing type does not correspond to order category due to routing application") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the routing type defined in the system and the order category being used in a production order or process order. This error is often encountered in the context of production planning and control (PP) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Routing Type Mismatch: The routing type assigned to the material or order does not match the expected routing type for the order category. For example, if the order category is set to a type that requires a specific routing type, and the routing assigned does not meet that requirement, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system for routing types and order categories may not be aligned properly.
  Routing Application: The routing application (e.g., production, process, or maintenance) may not be compatible with the order category being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing Assignment: Verify the routing assigned to the material or order. Ensure that the routing type corresponds to the order category being used.
  
  Go to the routing in transaction CA03 (Display Routing) and check the routing type.
  Compare it with the order category in the production order or process order.
  
  
  
  Review Order Category Settings: Check the configuration of the order category in the system.
  
  Use transaction OPK4 to review the settings for order types and their corresponding routing types.
  Ensure that the routing type is correctly assigned to the order category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Routing or Order Category: If there is a mismatch, you may need to either:
  
  Change the routing type to one that corresponds to the order category.
  Change the order category to one that is compatible with the existing routing type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details on routing types and order categories relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, create a test production order to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  OPK4: Order Type Configuration
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify routing and order category settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO492 error and ensure that your routing and order categories are correctly aligned in SAP.