KO026 - Residence time 1 not yet expired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Residence time 1 not yet expired

What causes this issue?

You may only set the deletion indicator if residence period 1 has
expired since you set the delete mark. Retention period 1 is
determined by the order type.

System Response

You cannot set the deletion indicator as retention period 1 has not
expired.

How to fix this error?

Wait until retention period 1 has expired, or change it for the order
type in question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO026 - Residence time 1 not yet expired ?

  The SAP error message KO026, which states "Residence time 1 not yet expired," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and production planning (PP) modules. This error is related to the management of production orders and the timing of certain operations or activities within those orders.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a certain residence time (in this case, Residence Time 1) has not yet expired. Residence times are often used in production planning to define the minimum time that a material or product must remain in a particular state or location before it can be moved or processed further. This can be related to various factors, such as:
  
  Production Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for certain actions until the residence time has expired.
  Scheduling Issues: The scheduling of operations may not align with the defined residence times, leading to conflicts.
  Configuration Settings: The residence time settings in the material master or production order may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Order Status: Ensure that the production order is in the correct status for the action you are trying to perform. If the order is still in a preliminary status, you may need to wait until the residence time has expired.
  
  
  Review Residence Time Settings: Go to the material master or production order settings and review the residence time configurations. Ensure that they are set correctly according to your business processes.
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling: If the scheduling of operations is causing the issue, consider adjusting the scheduling parameters to align with the residence times defined in the system.
  
  
  Wait for Expiration: If the residence time is a fixed duration, you may simply need to wait until the specified time has elapsed before proceeding with the action.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how residence times are configured and managed in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to manage production orders effectively.
  Configuration: Understanding the configuration of the production planning module and how residence times are set up can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs that could affect how residence times are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KO026 error effectively.