How To Fix CO_MES_INT045 - Production orders can only be distributed through release of order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Production orders can only be distributed through release of order

What causes this issue?

Production orders that are relevant for distribution to an MES are
automatically distributed to this system upon order release. There is no
provision for distribution via the transaction <ZK>Execute Data
Replication</> (DRFOUT).

System Response

The system terminates the distribution.

How to fix this error?

If you want to redistribute an already distributed production order to
the MES, you can make a change to the order. When the updated order is
saved, it is then sent to the MES again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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_INT045 - Production orders can only be distributed through release of order ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT045 indicates that production orders can only be distributed after they have been released. This error typically occurs in the context of the integration between SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME) and SAP ERP, particularly when trying to distribute production orders that are not yet in a released status.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the production order you are trying to distribute has not been released. In SAP, a production order must be in the "Released" status before it can be processed further, including distribution to manufacturing execution systems or other applications.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the production order is released. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Production Order:
  
  Go to the transaction code CO03 (Display Production Order).
  Enter the production order number and check its status. If it is not released, you will need to release it.
  
  
  
  Release the Production Order:
  
  If the order is not released, you can release it using transaction code CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Enter the production order number and change the status to "Released" by selecting the appropriate option.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Distribution:
  
  After releasing the production order, try to distribute it again. The error should no longer occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Production Order Statuses: Familiarize yourself with the different statuses of production orders in SAP, such as "Created," "Released," "Technically Completed," and "Closed." Understanding these statuses can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release production orders. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  Integration Settings: If you are frequently encountering this error, it may be worth reviewing the integration settings between SAP ME and SAP ERP to ensure that they are configured correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on production order management and the specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO_MES_INT045 error and successfully distribute your production orders.