How To Fix COCM174 - Change process is only executed for production orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Change process is only executed for production orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM174 - Change process is only executed for production orders ?

  The SAP error message COCM174 indicates that a change process is being attempted on a non-production order, which is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Order Management, where certain operations or changes are restricted to production orders only.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to execute a change process (like releasing, confirming, or changing the status) on an order that is not classified as a production order.
  The order type you are working with is not set up to allow the change process you are attempting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COCM174 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Order Type: Check the type of order you are trying to change. Ensure that it is indeed a production order. You can do this by looking at the order type in the order details.
  
  
  Change Order Type: If you need to perform a change process on a different type of order (like a maintenance order or a process order), you may need to adjust your approach or use a different transaction that is appropriate for that order type.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe the order should be a production order, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the order type is correctly defined and that it is set up to allow the necessary change processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the limitations and requirements for change processes.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the change process on production orders. Sometimes, user roles and permissions can restrict access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing production orders, such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on production order management in SAP to better understand the processes and limitations involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COCM174 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.