How To Fix CP515 - Enter a smaller operation number (branch operation of a sequence)

CP515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Enter a smaller operation number (branch operation of a sequence)

What causes this issue?

The operation whose number you want to change is used as a branch
operation for alternative and/or parallel sequences. The number of the
branch operation must not be higher than the number of the first
operation in the alternative or parallel sequence.

How to fix this error?

Choose a number for the branch operation which is lower than
the first operation of the alternative or parallel sequence or
assign a higher number to the first operation of the respective
alternative or parallel sequence.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CP515 - Details

• The SAP error message CP515 ("Enter a smaller operation number (branch operation of a sequence)") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with routing and operations in a production order or a process order. This error indicates that the operation number you are trying to enter is not valid because it exceeds the allowed range for the sequence of operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Operation Number: The operation number you are trying to enter is greater than the maximum operation number defined in the routing or the sequence of operations.
  Branch Operation: The operation you are trying to create or modify is a branch operation, which means it is part of a sequence that has specific rules regarding operation numbering.
  Routing Configuration: The routing configuration may not allow for the operation number you are trying to use, possibly due to the way the operations are sequenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Operation Numbers: Review the