How To Fix CO761 - Control key &1 does not allow ext.processing in spite of goods receipt

CO761 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Control key &1 does not allow ext.processing in spite of goods receipt

What causes this issue?

A goods movement already occurred for the operation. However, the new
control key &V1& does not allow external processing anymore. The
received quantities are not automatically taken into account.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Leave the new control key in the operation. You may have to correct the
confirmed quantities manually in certain cases.
Use the old control key &V2& again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO761 - Control key &1 does not allow ext.processing in spite of goods receipt ?

  The SAP error message CO761 indicates that the control key specified in the system does not permit external processing, even though a goods receipt has been posted. This error typically arises in the context of production orders or internal orders when trying to perform certain operations that are not allowed by the configuration of the control key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the order does not allow for external processing. Control keys define how operations are managed in production and can restrict certain actions based on the settings.
  Goods Receipt Posting: The system recognizes that a goods receipt has been posted, but the control key settings do not permit further processing, such as external processing or subcontracting.
  Order Type: The type of order (e.g., production order, internal order) may have specific restrictions based on the control key assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Key Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for control keys in SAP