How To Fix KO252 - Either enter a processing group, or an order interval

KO252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Either enter a processing group, or an order interval

What causes this issue?

You did not enter valid criteria to select the orders.

How to fix this error?

Valid criteria include
a controlling area and processing group, and
a single order, or an order interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO252 - Either enter a processing group, or an order interval ?

  The SAP error message KO252 indicates that there is a missing input for either a processing group or an order interval when trying to execute a transaction related to production orders or process orders. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when using transaction codes like COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders) or CO02 (Change Production Order).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input Fields: The error arises when the required fields for processing (processing group or order interval) are not filled in the selection screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the production order types or the processing groups in the system.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain processing groups or order intervals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that you fill in either the processing group or the order interval in the selection screen before executing the transaction. 
  
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