How To Fix CO_MES_INT044 - Order contains unreleased documents

CO_MES_INT044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Order contains unreleased documents

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.3526BE9CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Documents</> from the
<DS:GLOS.3526B4FEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>document management system</>
that have not yet been released are assigned to this order. Depending on
the system settings, the order cannot therefore be distributed to an
MES.

System Response

If this message is configured as an error, the order cannot be released
because distribution to the MES is linked to the release of the
production order.

How to fix this error?

Check the PRT and the document overview of the order for assigned
documents and release the latter. Alternatively, you can delete the
assignment of the non-released documents to the order.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can 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_INT044 - Order contains unreleased documents ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT044, which states "Order contains unreleased documents," typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders in SAP. This error indicates that there are documents related to the order that have not been released, preventing further processing of the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are documents (such as purchase requisitions, production orders, or other related documents) that are still in a draft or unreleased state.
  Workflow Issues: There may be a workflow process that has not been completed, leading to documents not being released.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to release the documents.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the release of certain documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the related documents. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CO03 for production orders) and checking if