How To Fix CO846 - Unplanned insp. characteristics not permitted for sub-operations (&1/&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 846

• Message text: Unplanned insp. characteristics not permitted for sub-operations (&1/&2)

What causes this issue?

You want to create non-planned inspection characteristics for
sub-operations. However, non-planned inspection characteristics cannot
be confirmed in QM results recording.

System Response

You are not allowed to go to the screen for entering non-planned
inspection characteristics for sub-operations.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO846 - Unplanned insp. characteristics not permitted for sub-operations (&1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message CO846 indicates that unplanned inspection characteristics are not permitted for sub-operations in a production order. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign inspection characteristics to a sub-operation that does not allow for unplanned inspections.
  Cause:
  
  Sub-Operation Configuration: The sub-operation in the routing or production order is configured in such a way that it does not allow unplanned inspection characteristics.
  Inspection Plan Settings: The inspection plan associated with the production order may not be set up to allow unplanned inspections for the specific operation or sub-operation.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing configurations in the master data related to the material, routing, or inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing and Operations:
  
  Review the routing for the production order and ensure that the sub-operation is correctly configured to allow unplanned inspections.
  If necessary, modify the routing to allow for unplanned inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the production order and check the settings for the specific operation.
  Ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly defined and that unplanned inspections are permitted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the material and ensure that all relevant settings are correctly configured.
  If there are discrepancies, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure unplanned inspections for sub-operations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order), QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), or C202 (Change Routing) to make necessary adjustments.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to Quality Management (QM) and Production Planning (PP) to ensure they align with your business processes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the routing, inspection plans, and production orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO846 error and allow for unplanned inspection characteristics in your production processes.