How To Fix COTU007 - Order changes for one of the selected partial quantities is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Order changes for one of the selected partial quantities is not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change the order for one or more partial
quantities. However, for at least one of the lines selected no
production orders was generated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First select "Generate" so that orders were generated for all the
partial quantities.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTU007 - Order changes for one of the selected partial quantities is not possible ?

  The SAP error message COTU007, which states "Order changes for one of the selected partial quantities is not possible," typically occurs in the context of production orders, purchase orders, or sales orders when attempting to make changes to a specific quantity of an order that cannot be modified due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the order is already confirmed, released, or completed, certain modifications may be restricted.
  Partial Delivery: If the order has already been partially delivered or partially processed, changes to the remaining quantities may be restricted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other documents (like delivery or invoice) that prevent changes to the order.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to partial quantities.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Order Status: Review the status of the order. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status first (e.g., revert to a previous status if possible).
  Review Partial Deliveries: If there are partial deliveries, check if you can reverse or adjust those deliveries before making changes to the order.
  Consult Documentation: Look for any related documentation or notes that might indicate why changes are restricted for that specific order.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the order. If not, contact your system administrator.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like CO02 for changing production orders) to see if there are any additional options or messages that provide more context.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing orders (e.g., CO02, ME22N, VA02).
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on order management processes in SAP.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system that may affect order processing and changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COTU007 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.