How To Fix COOS053 - The scrap quantity for the new order is the same as the order quantity.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 053

• Message text: The scrap quantity for the new order is the same as the order quantity.

What causes this issue?

The order quantity for the new production order is the same as its
scrap quantity. This would produce an order with a yield of 0.

System Response

The system does not support production orders generated by order
splitting with a yield of 0.

How to fix this error?

Increase the split quantity for the new order.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOS053 - The scrap quantity for the new order is the same as the order quantity. ?

  The SAP error message COOS053 indicates that the scrap quantity specified for a production order is equal to the total order quantity. This situation is typically not valid because it implies that all produced items are considered scrap, which is not a practical scenario in most production processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scrap Quantity Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the same value for both the order quantity and the scrap quantity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the production order or the material master data that lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in incorrect values being set for scrap quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Order Quantity and Scrap Quantity:
  
  Check the production order in question and verify the quantities entered. Ensure that the scrap quantity is less than the order quantity.
  If the scrap quantity is indeed meant to be zero or a smaller value, correct it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Order:
  
  If the order quantity is correct and the scrap quantity was entered incorrectly, adjust the scrap quantity to a valid value (less than the order quantity).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the production order and scrap handling in the system. Ensure that the settings align with the business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling scrap quantities in production orders.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review and modify the order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering production orders are trained on the correct procedures for entering quantities, including scrap.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that the quantities are entered correctly, you should be able to resolve the COOS053 error effectively.