How To Fix IAOM_OM008 - &1 is not a CO Production Order, though it is the automatic scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAOM_OM - Outsourced Manufacturing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &1 is not a CO Production Order, though it is the automatic scenario

What causes this issue?

In the scenario with automatic creation of production orders a CO
production order should have been created. But in this case an order is
assigned to the purchase order item, which is not a CO production order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAOM_OM008 - &1 is not a CO Production Order, though it is the automatic scenario ?

  The SAP error message IAOM_OM008 indicates that the system is expecting a CO (Controlling) Production Order, but the order being referenced does not meet the criteria for a CO Production Order. This error typically arises in scenarios involving production planning and order management, particularly when dealing with automatic scenarios in SAP.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Order Type Mismatch: The order you are trying to process may not be of the correct type that the system expects for a CO Production Order. For example, it might be a different order type that does not have the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for CO Production Orders. This could include settings in the order type configuration or in the controlling area.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like material master, routing, or BOM) may not be set up correctly or may be