How To Fix COCM026 - Reassign, component & & has a conflict

COCM026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Reassign, component & & has a conflict

What causes this issue?

Because of a previous change process, one component has been generated
with the change indicator "plus" and one with change indicator "minus".
These components form a logical unit and must be treated together by
subsequent change processes. In this change process, it was determined
that these components are to be assigned to a different operation. The
change step to which this message refers is one of these new
assignments. A conflict, to which this message refers, was determined
for the assignment.

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?

To maintain consistency in the original order after it has been
adjusted, choose the new assignments identically.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM026 - Reassign, component & & has a conflict ?

  The SAP error message COCM026 indicates that there is a conflict when trying to reassign a component in a production order or a similar context. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with component assignments in a bill of materials (BOM) or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The conflict can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Component Assignment Issues: The component you are trying to reassign may already be assigned to another operation or order, leading to a conflict.
  Stock Availability: The component may not be available in the required quantity, or there may be restrictions on its usage.
  Routing Conflicts: The routing for the production order may not allow for the reassignment of the component due to predefined sequences or dependencies.
  Status of the Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for changes, such as being released or already in production.
  
  Configuration Issues: There