How To Fix CO762 - Control key &2 does not allow ext.processing in spite of confirmation

CO762 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Control key &2 does not allow ext.processing in spite of confirmation

What causes this issue?

The operation was already being processed. However, the new control key
&V1& specifies external processing. The confirmed quantities cannot be
taken into account automatically.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO762 - Control key &2 does not allow ext.processing in spite of confirmation ?

  The SAP error message CO762 indicates that the control key specified in the production order does not allow external processing, even though a confirmation has been made. This error typically arises in the context of production orders, where certain control keys are configured to restrict or allow specific types of processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the operation in the production order may not be set up to allow external processing. Control keys define how operations are managed, including whether they can be processed externally.
  Confirmation Status: The confirmation that has been made may not align with the settings of the control key, leading to a conflict.
  Order Type Restrictions: The type of production order may have restrictions that prevent external processing based on the control key used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Key Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration of the control key in SAP (Transaction code: OPL8).
  Verify if the control key allows external processing.