How To Fix CO854 - Target item does not exist

CO854 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Target item does not exist

What causes this issue?

When you tried to copy component data, you did not enter a target item.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO854 - Target item does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CO854 ("Target item does not exist") typically occurs in the context of production order processing, particularly when dealing with cost object assignments or when trying to perform operations related to cost controlling (CO) and production planning (PP). This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified target item (such as a production order, cost center, or internal order) that you are trying to reference or process.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Target Item: The target item you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the item number or an incorrect reference.
  Deleted or Inactive Items: The target item may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the target item from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target item.
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