How To Fix CO728 - Special procurement &: Production is intended in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Special procurement &: Production is intended in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO728 - Special procurement &: Production is intended in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CO728 indicates that there is a special procurement type set for a material in a specific plant, and the system is informing you that production is intended in that plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with special procurement scenarios such as subcontracting, stock transfer, or third-party processing.
  Cause:
  
  Special Procurement Type: The material in question has a special procurement type defined in the material master data. This could be set to a value that does not align with the intended production process.
  Plant Configuration: The plant configuration may not support the intended production process due to missing settings or incorrect configurations.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in how the system interprets the procurement type and production intentions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the special procurement type in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  Ensure that the special procurement type is appropriate for the intended production process.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the plant is set up correctly for the intended production type.
  Verify that the production version is correctly assigned to the material in the plant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Special Procurement Type:
  
  If the special procurement type is not suitable for production, consider changing it to a more appropriate type that allows for production in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to special procurement types and production planning to understand the implications of the settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the production process can proceed as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These can include various configurations such as subcontracting, consignment, or stock transfer. Each type has specific implications for how materials are procured and produced.
  Production Planning (PP): Understanding the broader context of production planning in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to material procurement and production processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to error CO728.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.