How To Fix CO668 - Item & & is not a configurable component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Item & & is not a configurable component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO668 - Item & & is not a configurable component ?

  The SAP error message CO668 indicates that the item you are trying to work with is not recognized as a configurable component in the context of a configurable material. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, sales orders, or when dealing with configurable materials in SAP's variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-configurable Material: The item you are trying to configure is not set up as a configurable material in the system.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the order may not support configuration.
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile or the configuration profile is not correctly assigned.
  Incorrect BOM: The Bill of Materials (BOM) for the material may not be set up correctly to allow for configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the material, such as missing or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material you are trying to configure is indeed a configurable material. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Review Item Category: Verify that the item category used in the order supports configuration. You may need to change the item category to one that allows for configurable items.
  Assign Configuration Profile: If the material is supposed to be configurable, ensure that it has a configuration profile assigned. You can do this in the material master under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" or "Basic Data" views.
  Check BOM and Routing: Ensure that the BOM and routing for the configurable material are correctly set up to allow for configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to variant configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Test with Different Configurations: If applicable, try creating a new order with different configurations to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CS03: Display BOM
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  Configuration Settings: You may need to check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under "Production" -> "Basic Data" -> "Configurable Materials".
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to configurable materials and error CO668.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to work with configurable materials and production orders.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.