How To Fix 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.

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• 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