How To Fix CO871 - Routing cannot be read for order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Routing cannot be read for order &

What causes this issue?

You cannot read in the routing to order &V1& again because purchase
orders already exist for the operations to be processed externally.

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 CO871 - Routing cannot be read for order & ?

  The SAP error message CO871 ("Routing cannot be read for order &") typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when the system is unable to retrieve the routing information associated with the order. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Routing: The routing for the material or order type may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be linked to a valid routing.
  Routing Deactivation: The routing might be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the routing information.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the routing master.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The routing may not exist for the specific plant where the order is being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) and check if the routing exists for the material and plant in question.
  Ensure that the routing is active and valid for the production version being used.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the order type used in the production order is correctly configured to use the routing. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OPL8).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify that the correct production version is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view routing information. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Confirm that the routing is assigned to the correct plant. If the routing is plant-specific, it must be created for each relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CO02: Change Production Order
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on routing and production order management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO871 error and implement the appropriate solution.