How To Fix COCM457 - Error in goods movement => No separation or reuse

COCM457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Error in goods movement => No separation or reuse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM457 - Error in goods movement => No separation or reuse ?

  The SAP error message COCM457, which states "Error in goods movement => No separation or reuse," typically occurs during the process of goods movement in SAP, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) and materials management (MM). This error indicates that there is an issue with the way the system is trying to process the goods movement, often related to the separation of costs or the reuse of certain components.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the material master may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in processing the goods movement.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, internal orders, or material master records) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the goods movement, such as mismatched quantities or incorrect account assignments.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the goods movement may not allow