How To Fix KO485 - Enter either process only, version only or bill of material/routing only

KO485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Enter either process only, version only or bill of material/routing only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO485 - Enter either process only, version only or bill of material/routing only ?

  The SAP error message KO485 ("Enter either process only, version only or bill of material/routing only") typically occurs in the context of production planning or cost planning when there is a conflict in the data being entered for a production order or cost object. This error indicates that the system requires a specific type of input, and the user has provided conflicting or incomplete information.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to enter data that includes multiple conflicting identifiers, such as:
  
  Process
  Version
  Bill of Material (BOM)
  Routing
  
  The system expects the user to specify only one of these elements at a time. For example, if you are trying to enter a process and a version simultaneously, the system will throw this error because it cannot determine which one to prioritize.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO485 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the fields you are filling out in the transaction. Ensure that you are only