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

CO871 - Overview

• 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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