How To Fix KO836 - Integrated planning and field selection "Stat. order" not both required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Integrated planning and field selection "Stat. order" not both required

What causes this issue?

In the field selection for order type &v1&, you made the
<LS>Statistical order</> a required entry, at the same time you made
the <LS>Integrated planning</> control indicator a required entry in
the maintenance for order type &v1&.
INCLUDE COOM_KO836 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
This message relates to order type &v1&, and the field selection
maintained for this order type. The field selection
(status-independent) for the master data display and the
status-dependent field selection for status management may be affected,
depending on whether a status number is entered here '&v2&'.

System Response

The system does not save the settings.

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Either</> select the <LS>Integrated planning</> control indicator
in the maintenance for order type &v1&, <ZH>or</> the <LS>Statistical
order</> indicator in the field selection.
To save the settings in the field selection, deselect the <LS>
Statistical order</> indicator as a required entry.
To save the settings in the order type, deselect the <LS>Integrated
planning</> control indicator.
To change the <LS>Statistical order</> indicator in the field
selection, establish whether the status-dependent field selection for
the order status is specified with number '&v2&', or if the
(status-independent) field selection is causing the error message (if
order status number '&v2&' is not mentioned). Deselect the
<LS>Statistical order</> indicator as a required entry in the
corresponding field selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO836 - Integrated planning and field selection "Stat. order" not both required ?

  The SAP error message KO836 indicates that there is an issue with the integrated planning and field selection for statistical orders. Specifically, it suggests that the system is expecting either a statistical order or a different type of order, but not both at the same time. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with planning functions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Selection Configuration: The configuration for field selection in the planning function may be set incorrectly, leading to a conflict between the requirements for statistical orders and other order types.
  Data Entry Issues: When entering data for planning, if both a statistical order and a non-statistical order are specified, the system will not be able to process this correctly.
  Planning Function Settings: The planning function may not be set up to handle both types of orders simultaneously, leading to this error when trying to execute the function.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO836 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Selection:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning function and review the field selection criteria. Ensure that the settings do not require both a statistical order and a non-statistical order at the same time.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Function:
  
  Examine the planning function you are using. Make sure it is designed to handle the type of orders you are working with. If necessary, modify the planning function to accommodate your requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  When entering data for planning, ensure that you are not inadvertently specifying both a statistical order and a non-statistical order. Review the input data for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning function you are using. This may provide insights into the expected configurations and data requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the planning function again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to integrated planning in SAP to better understand the configurations and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KO836 error and implement a solution to resolve it.