How To Fix COCM112 - Direct production components cannot be inserted automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Direct production components cannot be inserted automatically

What causes this issue?

The relevant directly-manufactured component &V1& / item &V2& cannot
automatically be inserted into the production order &V3&. Therefore the
production order cannot be automatically inserted into the collective
order.

System Response

INCLUDE OCM_SYSTEM_RESPONSE_DEP OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE OCM_WHAT_TO_DO_DEP OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM112 - Direct production components cannot be inserted automatically ?

  The SAP error message COCM112, which states "Direct production components cannot be inserted automatically," typically occurs in the context of production order processing, particularly when dealing with production orders that involve components that are not set up to be automatically inserted into the order.
  Cause:
  
  Component Configuration: The components in the Bill of Materials (BOM) may not be configured to allow automatic insertion. This can happen if the components are marked as "direct" components, which means they are intended to be manually added to the production order.
  Production Order Type: The type of production order being used may not support automatic component insertion for direct components.
  Settings in the Material Master: The material master records for the components may have settings that prevent them from being automatically included in production orders.
  BOM Structure: The BOM may not be structured correctly, or there may be issues with the validity of the BOM for the specific production order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Configuration: Review the BOM for the production order to ensure that the components are set up correctly. If they should be automatically inserted, check the settings in the BOM.
  Review Production Order Type: Ensure that the production order type you are using allows for automatic component insertion. You may need to change the order type or adjust the settings for the current type.
  Material Master Settings: Check the material master records for the components to ensure that they are configured to allow automatic insertion. Look for any flags or settings that may restrict this.
  Manual Insertion: If the components are indeed meant to be direct components, you may need to manually insert them into the production order.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your system and version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CO01 (Create Production Order) to manage BOMs and production orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of component insertion in production orders.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.