How To Fix KO369 - When selecting external PPS, no other production type can be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 369

• Message text: When selecting external PPS, no other production type can be selected

What causes this issue?

You cannot select a different production type, as the
<LS>Foreign-PPS</> indicator is already set. You cannot set an
indicator for a different production type in addition to the
<LS>Foreign-PPS</>.

System Response

The system refuses the entry.

How to fix this error?

Do not set any other indicator in addition to the <LS>Foreign-PPS</>
indicator, or delete the <LS>Foreign-PPS</> indicator and select a
different production type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO369 - When selecting external PPS, no other production type can be selected ?

  The SAP error message KO369, which states "When selecting external PPS, no other production type can be selected," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when working with external production processes. This error indicates that the system is configured to allow only one type of production process to be selected when external production planning (PPS) is being used.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is set up in such a way that when external production planning is selected, it restricts the selection of other production types (like in-house production).
  Master Data Issues: The material master or production version may not be correctly configured to allow for multiple production types.
  Process Flow: The process flow may not be designed to accommodate multiple production types when external production is involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO369 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Production Planning module. Ensure that the settings for external production are correctly defined and that they allow for the desired production types.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that the production versions and related settings are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the external production type is properly set up in the material master.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Version:
  
  If you are using production versions, ensure that the production version selected is compatible with external production planning.
  You may need to create or modify production versions to allow for the selection of multiple production types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to external production planning to understand the limitations and configurations better.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for selecting production types when using external production planning.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order) to troubleshoot production orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error KO369 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KO369 error and implement a solution to resolve it.