How To Fix CPCL007 - You must assign the group counter manually

CPCL007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL - Service Layer for Plans, Sequences, Operations, and Subober.

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You must assign the group counter manually

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new routing in group &v1. However group &v1&
already contains at least 100 routings.

System Response

The system cannot assign the new routing a group counter automatically.
The routing cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Assign the group counter manually. Use at least one character that is
not numeric.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CPCL007 - Details

• The SAP error message CPCL007, which states "You must assign the group counter manually," typically occurs in the context of production planning or controlling when dealing with production orders, process orders, or similar objects that require grouping.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a group counter to be assigned automatically, but it cannot do so due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be configured to automatically assign group counters for the specific type of order or process you are working with.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like routing or BOM) may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive a group counter.
  Order Type Settings: The order type being used may not have the automatic group counter assignment feature enabled.
  User Input: The user may not have provided the necessary information for the system to generate a group counter.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPCL007