How To Fix CO_MES_INT042 - Routing &1 cannot be transferred to an MES

CO_MES_INT042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Routing &1 cannot be transferred to an MES

What causes this issue?

The routing &V1& contains operations with the control key &V2&, for
which milestone confirmation is allowed or for which confirmation is
prohibited.
However, in the case of integration with an MES, manual confirmation
must be possible with regard to every operation.

System Response

The system terminates the distribution of the planned order to the MES.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, choose a different control key for the relevant operations
of the routing.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can check the settings of the control key &V2& in the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPSOP67>Implementation Guide</>.
You can likewise influence the properties of this message in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENOLPFOPJB>Customizing</> and thus suppress it if it is
not relevant to your business process.

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_INT042 - Routing &1 cannot be transferred to an MES ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT042 indicates that there is an issue with transferring a routing to a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This error typically arises in the context of integrating SAP with an MES for production planning and execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Routing Not Defined Properly: The routing may not be fully defined or may be missing essential components such as operations, work centers, or sequences.
  
  
  Incompatible Data: The data in the routing may not be compatible with the MES requirements. This could include incorrect data formats, missing fields, or unsupported operations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the integration settings between SAP and the MES, such as incorrect mapping of fields or settings that prevent the routing from being sent.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to perform the transfer may not have the necessary authorizations to access or transfer the routing data.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There