How To Fix COTU005 - The partial quantities will be proposed based on plan. order quantities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COTU - Messages for Partial Conversion Planned Order -> Prod. Order

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The partial quantities will be proposed based on plan. order quantities

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the proposed partial quantities.

System Response

Partial quantities are again proposed using the quantities in the
planned order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTU005 - The partial quantities will be proposed based on plan. order quantities ?

  The SAP error message COTU005 indicates that the system is proposing partial quantities based on planned order quantities. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and order processing, particularly when there are constraints or limitations that prevent the full quantity of a planned order from being processed or fulfilled.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: There may not be enough raw materials or components available in inventory to fulfill the entire planned order.
  Capacity Constraints: The production resources (machines, labor, etc.) may not have the capacity to produce the full quantity of the planned order within the required timeframe.
  Order Splitting: The system may be configured to allow for order splitting, which can lead to partial quantities being proposed.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the system may only be able to allocate certain batches that do not meet the full quantity requirement.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the material master or in the production planning settings may lead to partial quantities being proposed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inventory Levels: Verify the availability of raw materials and components in inventory. If stock is insufficient, consider placing purchase orders or production orders to replenish inventory.
  Review Capacity Planning: Check the capacity of production resources to ensure they can handle the full order quantity. If necessary, adjust production schedules or allocate additional resources.
  Adjust Order Settings: If order splitting is not desired, review the settings in the production planning configuration to prevent partial quantities from being proposed.
  Batch Management Review: If batch management is in use, ensure that the batches available can meet the full quantity requirement. You may need to adjust batch allocations.
  Modify Planning Parameters: Review and adjust the planning parameters in the material master or production planning settings to align with your production goals.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check stock levels and planned orders, or CO02 (Change Production Order) to modify existing orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on production planning and order management for best practices and configuration settings.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the COTU005 error and ensure that your production planning processes run smoothly.