How To Fix COSE104 - Sequence &, operation &: Negative number of splits not allowed

COSE104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COSE - Change Production Order

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Sequence &, operation &: Negative number of splits not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COSE104 - Sequence &, operation &: Negative number of splits not allowed ?

  The SAP error message COSE104 ("Sequence &, operation &: Negative number of splits not allowed") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, sequences, or operations in SAP's PP (Production Planning) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to split a production operation into a negative number of splits, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the production order or the sequence may have been set incorrectly, leading to a negative value being calculated for splits.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error where a negative value was inadvertently entered for the number of splits.
  System Bug: In some cases, this error could be due to a bug in the SAP system or a specific version of the software that is not handling the splits correctly.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data related to the material,