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

COTU005 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COTU005 - Details

• 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