How To Fix COSE008 - Sequence &, operation &: Specify unit for standard value &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COSE - Change Production Order

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Sequence &, operation &: Specify unit for standard value &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COSE008 - Sequence &, operation &: Specify unit for standard value & ?

  The SAP error message COSE008 typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with standard values in operations within a routing or work center. The error message indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) has not been specified for a standard value associated with a specific operation in a routing.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A standard value (like setup time, processing time, or teardown time) is defined for an operation in a routing, but the unit of measure for that standard value is missing or not specified.
  The system requires a unit of measure to interpret the standard value correctly (e.g., minutes, hours, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COSE008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Routing:
  
  Go to the transaction code CA02 (Change Routing) or CA03 (Display Routing) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Locate the Operation:
  
  Find the specific routing and operation that is causing the error. You can do this by entering the material number and the routing group.
  
  
  
  Check Standard Values:
  
  Navigate to the operation details and check the standard values defined for that operation (e.g., setup time, processing time, teardown time).
  
  
  
  Specify Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that a unit of measure is specified for each standard value. You can do this by entering the appropriate UoM in the relevant field (e.g., "MIN" for minutes, "HRS" for hours).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the routing.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to execute the process that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CA01 (Create Routing)
  CA02 (Change Routing)
  CA03 (Display Routing)
  
  
  
  Units of Measure: Familiarize yourself with the units of measure used in your organization, as they can vary based on business processes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on routing and standard values.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to routings and operations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COSE008 error and ensure that all standard values in your routings have the appropriate units of measure specified.