How To Fix CO_MES_INT015 - Order &1 has been distributed to MES; Only limited changes possible

CO_MES_INT015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Order &1 has been distributed to MES; Only limited changes possible

What causes this issue?

The order &V1& has been distributed to a Manufacturing Execution System
(MES) for processing. If you change the order in the ERP system, the
changes will not be transmitted to the MES.

System Response

You cannot make any further changes to certain data in the document.
Neither can you invoke certain functions any longer.

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

You can influence the behavior of the distributed order by implementing
the following Business Add-Ins:
<DS:SIMG.CO_MES_INT_FIELDS>Control of the Changeability of Fields</>
<DS:SIMG.CO_MES_INT_FCODE>Control of Executable Functions</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO_MES_INT015 - Order &1 has been distributed to MES; Only limited changes possible ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT015 indicates that an order has been distributed to a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and as a result, only limited changes can be made to that order in SAP. This is a common scenario in environments where SAP is integrated with MES for real-time production management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Distribution: The order has already been sent to the MES for processing. Once an order is distributed, it is typically locked for certain types of changes to maintain data integrity and consistency between SAP and the MES.
  Integration Settings: The integration settings between SAP and the MES may restrict the types of changes that can be made after distribution.
  Order Status: The status of the order may also play a role. If the order is in a status that indicates it is being processed or has been confirmed in the MES, changes may be limited.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the