How To Fix COOS042 - Select an operation from the standard sequence

COOS042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Select an operation from the standard sequence

What causes this issue?

You have selected an operation for the order split that does not belong
to the standard sequence of the order.

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?

To carry out an order split, you must first select an operation from
the standard sequence.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOS042 - Select an operation from the standard sequence ?

  The SAP error message COOS042 ("Select an operation from the standard sequence") typically occurs in the context of production order processing, particularly when working with operations in a routing or production order. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a specific operation from a predefined sequence, but it seems that no valid operation has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operation Selection: The user has not selected an operation from the standard sequence in the routing or production order.
  Routing Issues: The routing for the material may not be correctly defined, or the operations may not be properly set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent the selection of operations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Operation: Ensure that you are selecting an operation from the standard sequence. Navigate to the relevant screen where operations are