How To Fix CO710 - Order type &: Documentation of goods movements is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 710

• Message text: Order type &: Documentation of goods movements is not active

What causes this issue?

The 'goods movements' function only shows goods movements that were
activated for production orders in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can activate documentation of various types of goods movements
depending on the order type and plant (parameter, order type) in
in Customizing for production orders.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO710 - Order type &: Documentation of goods movements is not active ?

  The SAP error message CO710 ("Order type &: Documentation of goods movements is not active") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement for a production order or a process order, but the order type you are using does not have the documentation of goods movements activated.
  Cause:
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type you are using may not be configured to allow documentation of goods movements. This can happen if the settings in the order type configuration do not enable the necessary documentation features.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to handle documentation for the specific order type you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to check and possibly modify the configuration of the order type in SAP. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Order Types ? Define Order Types.
  Find the order type that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that the option for "Documentation of Goods Movements" is activated for that order type.
  
  
  
  Activate Documentation:
  
  If the documentation is not activated, you can enable it by adjusting the settings in the order type configuration.
  Save your changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the goods movement again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to understand where the error might occur.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform goods movements for the specified order type.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to order types and goods movements for additional insights and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.