How To Fix COWIPB165 - Delete WIP batch &1 via the original order


COWIPB165 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

  • Message number: 165

  • Message text: Delete WIP batch &1 via the original order

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have created the WIP batch &V1& via the original order. You must
    therefore also delete this WIP batch in the original order.

    System Response

    The system does not delete the WIP batch &V1&.

    How to fix this error?

    Invoke the original order under <ZK>Production -> Shop Floor Control ->
    Confirmation -> Enter -> For Operation -> Time Ticket</> and then delete
    the WIP batch &V1&.

    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.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


COWIPB165 - Details

  • The SAP error message COWIPB165, which states "Delete WIP batch &1 via the original order," typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) accounting in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with deleting a WIP batch that is linked to a production order or a process order. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
    
    Cause: WIP Batch Association: The WIP batch you are trying to delete is associated with a production or process order. SAP requires that WIP batches be deleted through the original order to maintain data integrity. Incomplete or Incorrect Process: The deletion process may not have been followed correctly, or there may be dependencies that prevent the deletion. Status of the Order: The production or process order may be in a status that does not allow for the deletion of WIP batches (e.g., if the order is already completed or closed).
    Solution: Delete via

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