How To Fix CO678 - Superior order & is technically completed

CO678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Superior order & is technically completed

What causes this issue?

The superior order has the status "Technically complete".

System Response

If a superior order has been set to "Technically complete", the system
does not let you deactivate the status in subordinate orders.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the status "Technically complete" in the superior order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO678 - Superior order & is technically completed ?

  The SAP error message CO678 indicates that a superior order (such as a production order or a process order) is technically completed, which means that the system does not allow further processing of the order. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action that is not permitted on a completed order, such as trying to change or release it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Technical Completion: The superior order has been marked as technically completed, meaning all necessary operations and confirmations have been finalized.
  Status Restrictions: Certain actions are restricted for orders that are in a technically completed status. This is a standard behavior in SAP to maintain data integrity and prevent changes to finalized orders.
  Order Dependencies: If there are dependent orders or processes that rely on the superior order, they may also be affected by its status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the superior order in the system. You can do this by