How To Fix LR120 - Enter the operation for the suboperation/element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Enter the operation for the suboperation/element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR120 - Enter the operation for the suboperation/element ?

  The SAP error message LR120, which states "Enter the operation for the suboperation/element," typically occurs in the context of production planning or order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects an operation to be defined for a specific suboperation or element in a routing or production order, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operation Assignment: The most common cause is that the operation for the specified suboperation has not been defined in the routing or production order.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the routing or the production order, where the system cannot find the necessary operation.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently skipped entering the required operation when creating or modifying the routing or order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: 
  
  Navigate to the routing associated with the production order. Ensure that all operations and suboperations are correctly defined.
  Verify that each suboperation has a corresponding operation assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Update Production Order:
  
  If you are working with a production order, check the order details to ensure that all necessary operations are included.
  If an operation is missing, you may need to add it manually.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the routing and production order types in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for the necessary operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on routing and production order management.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering and managing operations and suboperations in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), or CO02 (Change Production Order) to access and modify routing and production order details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the LR120 error message in SAP.