How To Fix COTU015 - Quantity of zero for generated order is not possible


COTU015 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 015

  • Message text: Quantity of zero for generated order is not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have set a partial quantity to zero. However, a production order
    has already been generated for this partial quantity. A production
    order with a quantity of zero is not allowed.

    System Response

    The system rejects the quantity change.

    How to fix this error?

    If the affected production order is not to be saved, you must restart
    the partial conversion.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTU015 - Quantity of zero for generated order is not possible ?
    The SAP error message COTU015, which states "Quantity of zero for generated order is not possible," typically occurs in the context of production orders, sales orders, or other transactional processes where a quantity is expected to be specified. This error indicates that the system is attempting to create or process an order with a quantity of zero, which is not permissible.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Input Data: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered a quantity of zero when creating or processing an order.
    Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as the material master or BOM (Bill of Materials), which could lead to the generation of an order with a zero quantity.
    Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may not allow for the creation of orders with zero quantities.
    Batch Jobs or Background Processes: If a batch job or background process is trying to create

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