How To Fix KE0C163 - Order &1 (&2) created automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Order &1 (&2) created automatically

What causes this issue?

The transport program has found objects belonging to a category for
which no suitable request has been entered.

System Response

A request with category "&V2&" has been created.
Request number: "&V1&"

How to fix this error?

Release the request as normal.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C163 - Order &1 (&2) created automatically ?

  The SAP error message KE0C163 indicates that an order (in this case, a cost object) has been created automatically in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can be related to various processes, such as internal orders, production orders, or project systems.
  Cause:
  The error message KE0C163 is usually triggered when:
  
  Automatic Order Creation: The system is set up to automatically create orders based on certain conditions, such as when a cost center or internal order is referenced in a transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the controlling module may be set to allow for automatic order creation under specific circumstances.
  Missing Manual Entry: A user may have expected to create an order manually, but the system's configuration or business process is set to create it automatically instead.
  
  Solution:
  To address the KE0C163 error message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling module (transaction codes like OKKP, OKB9, or OPL8) to understand why the order is being created automatically. Look for settings related to automatic order creation.
  
  
  Analyze Business Processes: Review the business processes that lead to the creation of the order. Ensure that the process aligns with the intended workflow and that users are aware of the automatic creation.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to create orders manually if that is the desired approach.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module (e.g., CO, PS) to understand the implications of automatic order creation.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the desired behavior is achieved without introducing new issues.
  
  
  User Training: If the automatic creation of orders is intended, provide training to users to ensure they understand how the system behaves and how to work with automatically created orders.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  KO02: Change Internal Order
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to understand the cause of the KE0C163 message and implement a suitable solution.