How To Fix CO781 - Change documents not active for order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Change documents not active for order &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO781 - Change documents not active for order & ?

  The SAP error message CO781, which states "Change documents not active for order &," typically occurs when you are trying to view or process change documents for a production order, but the change document functionality is not activated for that order type or in the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Change Document Configuration: The change document functionality may not be activated for the specific order type you are working with. This can happen if the configuration settings in the system do not enable change documents for that order type.
  Order Type Settings: The specific order type may not have been set up to track changes, which means that any changes made to the order will not be logged or retrievable.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Change Documents:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Order ? Change Documents.
  Check if the change documents are activated for the relevant order type. If not, you will need to enable it.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the order type you are using is configured to allow change documents. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  If necessary, create or modify the order type settings to include change document tracking.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a new order of the same type and check if the change documents are now being recorded.
  You can also test by making changes to an existing order and verifying if the changes are logged.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  If you suspect that the issue might be related to user permissions, check with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view change documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as:
  
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  SCDO: Change Document Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to change documents and production orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring change documents and understanding their implications in production order management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO781 error and enable change document tracking for your production orders.