How To Fix COSE016 - Sequence &, operation &: Maintain ext. processing data for control key &

COSE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COSE - Change Production Order

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Sequence &, operation &: Maintain ext. processing data for control key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COSE016 - Sequence &, operation &: Maintain ext. processing data for control key & ?

  The SAP error message COSE016 typically occurs in the context of controlling and production planning when there is an issue with the external processing data for a control key in the system. This error indicates that the external processing data for the specified control key is not maintained or is incomplete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Processing Data: The control key specified in the error message does not have the necessary external processing data maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Control Key: The control key being referenced may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the production planning settings that prevent the external processing data from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain External Processing Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPKP (Control Key Configuration) or OPL8 (Control Key for External Processing).
  Check if the control key specified in the error message has the required external