How To Fix COCM156 - Components have been added to operation &1 that is to be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Components have been added to operation &1 that is to be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM156 - Components have been added to operation &1 that is to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message COCM156 indicates that there are components assigned to an operation in a production order or a process order that you are trying to delete. This situation arises when you attempt to delete an operation that still has associated components, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the operation you are trying to delete has components (materials) linked to it. In SAP, operations must be free of any assigned components before they can be deleted. This is a safeguard to ensure that the integrity of the production order is maintained.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove the components from the operation before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Production Order:
  
  Go to the transaction code for production orders (e.g., CO02 for changing production orders).
  
  
  
  Select the Operation:
  
  Navigate to the operation that you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Remove Components:
  
  In the operation details, look for the components assigned to that operation.
  Remove or delete the components from the operation. This can usually be done by selecting the component and using the delete option.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After removing the components, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Operation:
  
  Now, you should be able to delete the operation without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  
  Component Assignment:
  
  Components are typically assigned to operations in the routing or bill of materials (BOM) associated with the production order.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If you continue to face issues, ensure that there are no other dependencies or settings that might prevent the deletion of the operation.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on production order management and component assignment.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COCM156 error and successfully delete the operation from your production order.