How To Fix CP514 - You cannot create sub-operations for a referenced operation

CP514 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 514

• Message text: You cannot create sub-operations for a referenced operation

What causes this issue?

You want to create a sub-operation for an operation which references an
operation set or reference rate routing. However, you cannot create
sub-operations for operations from referenced operation sets or
reference rate routings.

How to fix this error?

Add the sub-operation to the reference operation set or
reference rate routing or
unlock the reference, then create the sub-operation in the current
routing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CP514 - Details

• The SAP error message CP514 ("You cannot create sub-operations for a referenced operation") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with operations in a routing or production order. This error indicates that you are trying to create sub-operations for an operation that is already referenced or linked to another operation, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Referenced Operation: The operation you are trying to add sub-operations to is already defined as a referenced operation. In SAP, a referenced operation is one that is linked to another operation, and it cannot have sub-operations created under it.
  Routing Structure: The structure of the routing may not allow for sub-operations under certain conditions, especially if the operation is part of a standard routing or template.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict the creation of sub-operations for certain types of operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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