How To Fix CO553 - Unit & not permitted for co-product &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Unit & not permitted for co-product &

What causes this issue?

Unit of measure &V1& is not allowed for material &V2&.
For co-product items, you can only use the
<GL:production_unit>production unit</> or the
<GL:stockkeeping_unit>stockkeeping unit</>.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the message. The system will automatically reset the unit of
measure. Check the quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO553 - Unit & not permitted for co-product & ?

  The SAP error message CO553 ("Unit & not permitted for co-product &") typically occurs in the context of production planning and controlling, particularly when dealing with co-products in a production order. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) defined for a co-product and the unit of measure being used in the production order or the material master.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure defined for the co-product in the material master does not match the unit of measure being used in the production order.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for co-products in the production process may not be set up correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the co-product may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the co-product and verify the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the correct unit of measure is defined.
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  Check the production order to ensure that the unit of measure used matches the one defined in the material master for the co-product.
  Use transaction code CO03 to display the production order and verify the details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Co-Product Configuration:
  
  If the configuration for co-products is incorrect, you may need to adjust the settings in the configuration. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for production planning and ensure that co-products are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to co-products and production orders to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the production order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Co-Products: In SAP, co-products are materials that are produced simultaneously in a production process. They share the same production resources and are typically produced in fixed proportions.
  Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure is a standard quantity used to measure the amount of a material. It is crucial that the UoM is consistent across all related master data and transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CO03: Display Production Order
  SPRO: Customizing (to adjust configuration settings)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.