How To Fix COCM116 - The newer superior order cannot be inserted automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The newer superior order cannot be inserted automatically

What causes this issue?

The new superior order of the order &V1& cannot be automatically
inserted. Therefore the production order &V2& cannot be automatically
reassigned beneath this 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 COCM116 - The newer superior order cannot be inserted automatically ?

  The SAP error message COCM116, which states "The newer superior order cannot be inserted automatically," typically occurs in the context of production order management or order processing in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the order hierarchy, specifically when trying to create or manage a superior order (a parent order) that is supposed to encompass one or more subordinate orders (child orders).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Order Hierarchy Conflict: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to create a superior order that conflicts with existing orders. This can happen if:
  
  The superior order has a date that is not compatible with the subordinate orders.
  The subordinate orders are already linked to another superior order.
  The system detects that the superior order is not valid due to its status or other attributes.
  
  
  
  Order Status: If the subordinate orders are in a status that does not allow them to be linked to a new superior