How To Fix COSE002 - Seq. &/operation & do not exist (Not possible to create suboperation &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COSE - Change Production Order

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Seq. &/operation & do not exist (Not possible to create suboperation &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COSE002 - Seq. &/operation & do not exist (Not possible to create suboperation &) ?

  The SAP error message COSE002 indicates that a specific sequence and/or operation does not exist in the system, which prevents the creation of a sub-operation. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with routing and operations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Sequence/Operation: The sequence number or operation number you are trying to reference does not exist in the routing or work center.
  Incorrect Routing: The routing you are trying to use may not be correctly defined or may have been deleted or not created.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables related to routing or operations.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create operations in the routing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: Verify that the routing you are trying to use is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the routing in the SAP system and checking the sequence and operation numbers.
  
  Use transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) to view the routing details.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Routing: If the sequence or operation does not exist, you may need to create it or modify the existing routing.
  
  Use transaction code CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing) to add or modify operations.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions: Ensure that the operation or sequence has not been deleted. If it has been deleted, you will need to recreate it.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify operations in the routing. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct sequence or operation numbers, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who is familiar with the production processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. Sometimes, there are known bugs or issues that have been documented by SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA01, CA02, CA03, and CO01 (Create Production Order) for managing routings and operations.
  Routing Structure: Understand the structure of routings in SAP, including how operations and sequences are defined and linked to work centers.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on routing and production planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COSE002 error and implement a solution to resolve it.