How To Fix COOS072 - Missing by-product/missing batch for cost transfer material

COOS072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Missing by-product/missing batch for cost transfer material

What causes this issue?

The material for the cost transfer of the order split has incomplete
data:
<ZK>By-Product</> field does not contain a material
<ZK>Batch</> field does not contain a batch

System Response

The order split is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Provide the missing data.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOS072 - Missing by-product/missing batch for cost transfer material ?

  The SAP error message COOS072 ("Missing by-product/missing batch for cost transfer material") typically occurs in the context of production orders or cost accounting when there is an issue with the handling of by-products or batches during the cost transfer process. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing By-Product Definition: The by-product that is expected to be produced during the production process is not defined in the system.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, the system may not find the required batch for the by-product or the cost transfer material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the production order or the material master may not be set up correctly to handle by-products.
  Incomplete Production Order: The production order may not have been fully processed or released, leading to missing data.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master for the by-product or cost transfer material may be