How To Fix COWIPB201 - WIP batch &1 has successor in combined order

COWIPB201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 201

• Message text: WIP batch &1 has successor in combined order

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COWIPB201 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB201 indicates that there is a problem with a Work in Progress (WIP) batch that has a successor in a combined order. This typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders where batches are managed, and it can arise during various operations such as confirmations, settlements, or when trying to release or process orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Batch Dependency: The WIP batch is linked to a combined order, and there are dependencies that prevent the operation from proceeding. This could be due to the batch being part of a sequence of operations that need to be completed in a specific order.
  Order Status: The status of the combined order or the WIP batch may not allow for the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if the combined order is still in process or not fully confirmed,