How To Fix COCM117 - Higher-level order cannot be entered automatically

COCM117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Higher-level order cannot be entered automatically

What causes this issue?

The superior order cannot be automatically inserted into the collective
order. Therefore the current order cannot be automatically inserted in
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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COCM117 - Details

• The SAP error message COCM117, which states "Higher-level order cannot be entered automatically," typically occurs in the context of controlling and order management within SAP, particularly when dealing with production orders, maintenance orders, or project orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically assign a higher-level order (such as a project or a production order) to a lower-level order (like a component or sub-order) due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for automatic assignment of higher-level orders.
  Order Status: The status of the higher-level order may not allow for further assignments (e.g., it may be closed or technically completed).
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be issues with the hierarchy of orders, such as missing links or incorrect relationships between orders.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the orders, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Authorization Issues: