How To Fix COCM106 - Operation or suboperation &1 already exists in order &2

COCM106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Operation or suboperation &1 already exists in order &2

What causes this issue?

The operation/suboperation &V1& is to be inserted in order &V2& using
the change step. However, an operation/suboperation already exists with
this number.

System Response

The change step cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Select the change step as <ZH>Do not execute</>.
Delete the existing operation.
Change the number of the existing operation.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM106 - Operation or suboperation &1 already exists in order &2 ?

  The SAP error message COCM106 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an operation or suboperation in a production order that already exists. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with production orders in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to add an operation or suboperation to a production order that already has an operation or suboperation with the same identifier.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the order, which can happen due to incorrect data entry or system issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COCM106 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Operations:
  
  Go to the production order in question and review the list of operations and suboperations. Ensure that the operation or suboperation you are trying to add does not already exist.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Operations:
  
  If the operation or suboperation already exists, consider modifying it instead of trying to create