How To Fix COOS004 - Capacity splits have already been carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Capacity splits have already been carried out

What causes this issue?

With your choice of split operation, operations would be transferred to
the child order that are capacity split. However, this is not allowed.

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?

You have the following options, so you can still split the order:
Select a split operation that is not capacity split or has no operation
following that is capacity split.
Delete the capacity splits for the split operation or the operations
following and execute the order split again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOS004 - Capacity splits have already been carried out ?

  The SAP error message COOS004 ("Capacity splits have already been carried out") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with capacity planning and work center scheduling. This error indicates that the system has already processed capacity splits for a particular operation or production order, and further changes or splits cannot be made.
  Cause:
  
  
  Capacity Splits Already Processed: The primary cause of this error is that the capacity for a specific operation has already been split or allocated in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The production order has already been released and capacity planning has been executed.
  Changes were attempted after the capacity planning process was completed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: If the user tries to perform actions that are not allowed after capacity splits have been executed, such as changing the order or operation details.
  
  
  System Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system regarding capacity planning and scheduling may lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Capacity Planning Status: Verify the status of the production order or operation. If capacity splits have already been executed, you may need to reverse or adjust the changes before making new splits.
  
  
  Review Production Order: Look at the production order in question to see if any changes can be made without affecting the already processed capacity splits. You may need to cancel or adjust the order if necessary.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review the order details and capacity allocations.
  
  
  Consult with a SAP PP Consultant: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with a SAP Production Planning (PP) consultant or your SAP support team to analyze the specific configuration and operational context.
  
  
  Reprocess Capacity Planning: If changes are necessary, you may need to reprocess the capacity planning for the production order after making the required adjustments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on capacity planning and production order management to understand the implications of capacity splits and how to manage them effectively.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in production planning to ensure they understand the processes and limitations related to capacity management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the COOS004 error and understand its implications in your SAP environment.