How To Fix COCM183 - Neither plan.nor purch. orders for change numbers are being searched for

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Neither plan.nor purch. orders for change numbers are being searched for

What causes this issue?

Planned orders and purchase orders are only found for sales orders.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM183 - Neither plan.nor purch. orders for change numbers are being searched for ?

  The SAP error message COCM183 indicates that the system is unable to find any planned orders or purchase orders associated with the specified change number. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with change management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  No Associated Orders: The change number you are trying to work with does not have any planned orders or purchase orders linked to it.
  Incorrect Change Number: The change number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Not Updated: The planned orders or purchase orders may not have been updated or created yet in relation to the change number.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the relevant data.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the search for planned or purchase orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Change Number: Check if the change number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Check for Associated Orders: Look for any planned orders or purchase orders that should be associated with the change number. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like MD04 for stock/requirements list) to see if any orders exist.
  Create or Update Orders: If there are no associated orders, you may need to create them or ensure that they are updated to reflect the change number.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage the planned and purchase orders.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to check if there are any settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CO02: Change Production Order
  COHV: Mass Processing of Production Orders
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to change management and order processing for further insights.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.