How To Fix /CUM/ORDER016 - Order & is not a CU relevant order (no operation level costing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Order & is not a CU relevant order (no operation level costing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/ORDER016 - Order & is not a CU relevant order (no operation level costing) ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER016 Order & is not a CU relevant order (no operation level costing) typically occurs in the context of production orders or cost accounting when you are trying to perform a function that requires the order to be relevant for Costing Unit (CU) but the order does not meet the necessary criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Order Type: The order type may not be configured to support operation-level costing. Some order types are designed for different costing methods and may not allow for detailed operation-level costing.
  Order Configuration: The specific order may not have been set up to include operation-level costing. This can happen if the order was created without the necessary settings or if it was created using a template that does not support CU relevance.
  Missing Operations: The order may not have any operations defined, which is required for operation-level costing to be applicable.
  Costing Variant: The costing variant used for the order may not be set up to allow for operation-level costing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the order type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow for operation-level costing.
  Review Order Details: Check the details of the order in question. Ensure that it has operations defined and that these operations are correctly configured for costing.
  Adjust Costing Variant: If necessary, adjust the costing variant settings to ensure that operation-level costing is enabled.
  Create a New Order: If the current order cannot be modified to meet the requirements, consider creating a new order with the correct settings and configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review and modify the order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to order types and costing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) to further investigate the problem.