How To Fix CO842 - Normal reservation created for component &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Normal reservation created for component &

What causes this issue?

You want to create a collective order for the directly produced
component &V1& item &V2&. However, a collective order cannot be
created, because one of the following indicators is set for component
&V1&:
Co-product
By-product
Alternative item with strategy '2'
Alternative item with usage probability 0
Discontinued
Successor
Intramaterial

System Response

In one of the above cases the system generates a normal reservation for
component &V1&, as the combinations given above are not allowed.

How to fix this error?

However, if you want direct production you should eliminate the cause
of the problem shown above.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO842 - Normal reservation created for component & ?

  The SAP error message CO842 indicates that a normal reservation has been created for a component in the context of production planning and control. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message that indicates that a reservation has been successfully created for a component in a production order or a planned order.
  Cause:
  The message CO842 is triggered when a reservation is created for a component in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When a production order is created and components are reserved for that order.
  When a planned order is converted into a production order, leading to the creation of reservations for the required components.
  
  Solution:
  Since CO842 is an informational message rather than an error, there is typically no action required to resolve it. However, if you are looking to manage or review the reservations, you can do the following:
  
  Check Reservations: You can check the reservations created for the components using transaction codes like:
  
  MB21: Create Reservation
  MB22: Change Reservation
  MB23: Display Reservation
  
  
  Review Production Orders: You can review the production orders to see the components and their respective reservations using transaction codes like:
  
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  Analyze Material Requirements: Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the material requirements and see how the reservations fit into the overall production planning.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Understanding Reservations: Reservations in SAP are used to ensure that materials are set aside for specific production orders or requirements, preventing them from being used elsewhere.
  Production Planning: Familiarize yourself with the production planning module in SAP, including how to create and manage production orders, planned orders, and their associated components.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production planning and control, as well as the specific transaction codes mentioned above.
  
  If you encounter any issues or unexpected behavior related to this message, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to your specific version of SAP.