How To Fix CP563 - Control key &: Maintain external processing data

CP563 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Control key &: Maintain external processing data

What causes this issue?

Control key &V1& in the operation specifies that external processing
data is required. However, you have not completely maintained the
external processing data.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the external processing data.
To do this, enter
the purchasing info record and the purchasing organization
<ZH>or</>
the sort string, material group and planned delivery time
If the control key also specifies that the operation is to be costed,
maintain the cost element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP563 - Control key &: Maintain external processing data ?

  The SAP error message CP563 ("Control key &: Maintain external processing data") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when there is an issue with the control key assigned to a routing or work center. This error indicates that the control key being used does not have the necessary external processing data maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Processing Data: The control key assigned to the operation in the routing does not have the required external processing data maintained.
  Incorrect Control Key: The control key may not be appropriate for the operation being performed, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The control key may not be configured to allow for external processing, or the necessary settings may not be in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain External Processing Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPKP or CR02 (for changing the routing) or CR01 (for creating a routing).
  Locate the control