How To Fix CO767 - Backflush: Control key & should allow confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 767

• Message text: Backflush: Control key & should allow confirmation

What causes this issue?

You have marked a component as one that is to be backflushed.
The control key for the operation/phase to which the component is
assigned should therefore allow confirmation of this operation/phase.
Components that are to be backflushed are not proposed on goods issue
for the order.

How to fix this error?

Choose a control key that allows confirmation for the operation/phase
to which the component is assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO767 - Backflush: Control key & should allow confirmation ?

  The SAP error message CO767 indicates that there is an issue with the control key used in the backflush process. Specifically, it means that the control key associated with the operation does not allow for confirmation, which is necessary for the backflush to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the operation in the routing or production order may not be configured to allow confirmations. This can happen if the control key is set to a status that does not permit backflushing or confirmations.
  Order Type Settings: The order type associated with the production order may have settings that restrict confirmations.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations for the specified control key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Key Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPL8 (Control Key Configuration) and review the settings for the control key in question.
  Ensure that the control key is configured to allow confirmations and backflush operations. Look for settings related to "Confirmation" and "Backflush".
  
  
  
  Review Routing and Production Order:
  
  Check the routing associated with the production order to ensure that the correct control key is being used.
  Verify that the production order is correctly set up and that the operations are defined properly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Type Settings:
  
  If the control key is correct, check the order type settings in transaction code OPL2 to ensure that it allows confirmations.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the backflush has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  OPL8: Control Key Configuration
  OPL2: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to control keys and backflush confirmations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the backflush process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CO767 error message in SAP.