How To Fix COCM468 - Material number different in sales order and production order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Material number different in sales order and production order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM468 - Material number different in sales order and production order ?

  The SAP error message COCM468 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the material number specified in a sales order and the material number in the corresponding production order. This can occur in scenarios where a production order is created based on a sales order, and the material numbers do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The material number may have been incorrectly entered in either the sales order or the production order.
  Material Master Changes: If the material master data was changed after the sales order was created, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Different Item Categories: The sales order and production order may be referencing different item categories or types of materials.
  Copying Issues: If the production order was created by copying from the sales order, there may have been an issue during the copying process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check both the sales order and production order to ensure that the material numbers match. If they do not, correct the entry in the relevant document.
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any recent changes that may have affected the material number.
  Recreate Production Order: If the production order was created incorrectly, consider deleting it and recreating it based on the correct sales order.
  Review Item Categories: Ensure that the item categories in both documents are appropriate and consistent.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to sales and production order processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) and CO03 (Display Production Order) to view the details of the respective documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales and production order processing for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.