How To Fix COOS050 - Order & has co-products: Splitting is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Order & has co-products: Splitting is not possible.

What causes this issue?

Order splitting is not possible for production orders with co-products.
Splitting production orders with co-products is not supported in the
system.

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 COOS050 - Order & has co-products: Splitting is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message COOS050 indicates that there is an issue with splitting a production order that has co-products. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with co-products in a manufacturing process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Co-Products Defined: The order in question has been defined with co-products, which are products that are produced simultaneously in a manufacturing process. The system does not allow splitting of orders that have co-products because it can complicate the allocation of costs and quantities.
  
  
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on splitting, especially if they are configured to handle co-products in a specific way.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for splitting of orders with co-products due to business rules or system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Order Requirements: Check if splitting the order is necessary. If it is not essential, consider processing the order as a whole.
  
  
  Adjust Co-Product Settings: If splitting is required, you may need to adjust the settings for co-products in the material master or production order. This may involve changing the configuration to allow for splitting or re-evaluating the co-product definitions.
  
  
  Use Alternative Processing: If splitting is not possible, consider using alternative methods to manage the production order, such as creating separate orders for each co-product if feasible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configurations and settings that may be affecting the ability to split the order.
  
  
  Custom Development: In some cases, if the standard functionality does not meet business needs, custom development may be required to handle the splitting of orders with co-products.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling co-products and order splitting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order) and CO03 (Display Production Order) to manage production orders effectively.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in production planning and control are trained on the implications of co-products and the limitations regarding order splitting.
  
  By understanding the cause of the error and exploring the solutions, you can effectively manage production orders with co-products in SAP.