How To Fix COCM121 - Higher-level operation & was entered with a flag

COCM121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Higher-level operation & was entered with a flag

What causes this issue?

The superior operation &V1& was inserted and marked so the component /
the production resource/tool / suboperation is also inserted and
marked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM121 - Higher-level operation & was entered with a flag ?

  The SAP error message COCM121 indicates that a higher-level operation has been entered with a flag, which typically means that there is an issue with the way operations are structured in a production order or a process order. This error often arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with operations in a routing or a production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Operation Structure: The error usually occurs when a higher-level operation (like a parent operation) is flagged in a way that conflicts with the expected structure of the operations. This can happen if the operation is marked as a milestone or if it has certain dependencies that are not met.
  Missing Dependencies: If the higher-level operation is expected to have certain lower-level operations completed or flagged, and those are not set up correctly, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the routing or production order that