How To Fix CO822 - Reqmts for part to be discontinued & is completely copied to successor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Reqmts for part to be discontinued & is completely copied to successor

What causes this issue?

The material availability check could not find any available stock of
the part to be discontinued &V1& for the requirements date. Thus the
whole requirements quantity is transferred to the following material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO822 - Reqmts for part to be discontinued & is completely copied to successor ?

  The SAP error message CO822 indicates that there are requirements for a part that is being discontinued, and all of its requirements have been completely copied to its successor. This typically occurs in the context of material management and production planning when a material is being phased out and replaced by a new one.
  Cause:
  
  Discontinuation of Material: The material in question has been marked for discontinuation in the system.
  Complete Transfer of Requirements: All the requirements (such as production orders, purchase orders, etc.) for the discontinued material have been transferred to the successor material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the production planning settings that are causing this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for both the discontinued part and the successor part. Ensure that the successor part is correctly defined and that all necessary attributes are set.
  Review Requirements: Check if there are any remaining requirements for the discontinued part that have not been transferred to the successor. If there are, you may need to manually transfer or adjust these requirements.
  Adjust Configuration: If the error persists, review the configuration settings related to material discontinuation and requirement transfer in your SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check and modify the material settings, or COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders) to manage production orders related to the materials.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on handling material discontinuation and requirement transfer.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data related to procurement, production, sales, and inventory management.
  Production Planning: In SAP, production planning involves managing the production process, including planning, scheduling, and controlling manufacturing operations.
  Discontinuation Process: The process of discontinuing a material typically involves marking it as obsolete, transferring requirements to a successor, and ensuring that no new orders are placed for the discontinued material.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP material management and production planning.