How To Fix CO696 - Error record for rework exists - no change possible

CO696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Error record for rework exists - no change possible

What causes this issue?

The final issue indicator cannot be set.

How to fix this error?

An error record still exists for the material which must be processed
due to a backflush posting. Once you correct the error record, you can
set the final issue indicator in the order.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO696 - Error record for rework exists - no change possible ?

  The SAP error message CO696 ("Error record for rework exists - no change possible") typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when there is an attempt to change an order that has an associated rework record. This error indicates that the system has detected that there is a rework operation linked to the order, and as a result, changes to the order cannot be made until the rework issue is resolved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Rework Order Exists: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing rework order associated with the production or process order you are trying to modify.
  Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow changes due to the presence of the rework record.
  Incomplete Processing: The rework process may not have been completed, or there may be pending operations that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO696 error,