How To Fix ERP_CO_OLC_E003 - Order &1 requires assignment to an operation number

ERP_CO_OLC_E003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_CO_OLC_E - Messages for Operative Level Costing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Order &1 requires assignment to an operation number

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ERP_CO_OLC_E003 - Details

• The SAP error message ERP_CO_OLC_E003 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an order to an operation number in the context of production or order management. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action (like confirming a production order) that requires a specific operation number to be assigned to the order, but it is missing or not properly linked.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operation Assignment: The production order does not have an operation number assigned to it, which is necessary for the system to process the order.
  Incorrect Order Status: The order might be in a status that does not allow for the assignment of operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the production order or the routing that defines the operations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the order or the routing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Details: Go to the production order