How To Fix CO718 - Postprocessing records for order &1 prevent technical closing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Postprocessing records for order &1 prevent technical closing

What causes this issue?

Order could not be technically completed because postprocessing records
for it still exist.

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?

Postprocessing records may exist for incorrect or flagged goods
movements or incorrect or flagged actual costs.
The order can only be technically completed if these planning flags or
error records are successfully processed.
<DS:TRAN.COGI>Postprocess error records for goods movements</>
<DS:TRAN.COFC>Postprocess error records for actual costs</>
<DS:TRAN.CO1P>Postprocess flagged processes</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO718 - Postprocessing records for order &1 prevent technical closing ?

  The SAP error message CO718 indicates that there are postprocessing records for a production order that are preventing the technical closing of that order. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and production (PP) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error CO718 arises when there are still open postprocessing records associated with a production order. These records can include:
  
  Unsettled Costs: Costs that have not been settled to the appropriate cost objects.
  Incomplete Goods Movements: Goods movements that have not been fully processed or completed.
  Open Confirmations: Confirmations related to production activities that have not been finalized.
  Pending Activities: Any other activities that are still pending and need to be addressed before the order can be closed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO718 error and allow for the technical closing of the production order, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Postprocessing Records:
  
  Use transaction code COOIS (Order Information System) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to check for any open postprocessing records.
  Look for any messages or indicators that show what is preventing the closing.
  
  
  
  Process Open Items:
  
  Address any open confirmations, goods movements, or other activities that are still pending. This may involve:
  
  Completing or reversing confirmations.
  Posting any missing goods movements.
  Settling costs if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Transaction CO88:
  
  If there are costs that need to be settled, you can use transaction CO88 (Order Settlement) to settle the costs associated with the production order.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review any error messages or logs that may provide additional context on what is preventing the closing.
  
  
  
  Technical Closing:
  
  Once all postprocessing records are addressed, you can attempt to technically close the order again using transaction CO02 or COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO88: Order Settlement
  COOIS: Order Information System
  COHV: Mass Processing of Production Orders
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production order processing and closing procedures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CO718 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the CO718 error, allowing for the successful technical closing of the production order.