How To Fix COTU011 - Indicator 'Delete planned order' is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Indicator 'Delete planned order' is set

What causes this issue?

The sum of the partial quantities has reached or exceeded the open
quantity of the planned order. The system has set the indicator "Delete
planned order" since it is accepted that the planned order can be
deleted after conversion.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTU011 - Indicator 'Delete planned order' is set ?

  The SAP error message COTU011, which states "Indicator 'Delete planned order' is set," typically occurs when you are trying to delete or process a planned order in SAP, but the system has flagged that the planned order should be deleted. This can happen for various reasons, often related to the configuration of the planned order or the settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Indicator Set: The planned order has a deletion indicator set, which means that it is marked for deletion in the system.
  Status of the Planned Order: The planned order may be in a status that does not allow for certain operations, such as deletion or modification.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that enforce the deletion of planned orders under certain conditions.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the planned order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planned Order: 
  
  Go to the planned order in question and check if the deletion indicator is indeed set. You can do this by navigating to the planned order in the relevant transaction (e.g., MD04, CO02).
  If the deletion indicator is set, you may need to remove it if you want to keep the planned order.
  
  
  
  Change the Status: 
  
  If the planned order is in a status that prevents deletion, you may need to change its status or ensure that it is in a state that allows for the desired operation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings related to planned orders in the system. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team to understand if there are any specific rules or settings that are causing this behavior.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete or modify planned orders. This may involve checking the user's role and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to planned orders include MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), CO02 (Change Production Order), and COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders).
  Planned Order Management: Understanding how planned orders are managed in SAP, including their lifecycle and status changes, can help in troubleshooting issues related to them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COTU011 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.