ME893 - Assignment to CO production order is deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Assignment to CO production order is deleted

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the account assignment category or the generated CO
production order from the subcontracting item, although the indicator
for timely consumption posting has been set in the determined purchasing
info record for subcontracting.

System Response

Via the account assignment manager, the CO production order provides the
link between the purchase order and the work order in supplier network
collaboration (SNC).
If you want to allow timely consumption postings for your supplier, the
subcontracting purchase order item must be assigned to a CO production
order as an account assignment object.

How to fix this error?

Delete the item and create it again, so that a new CO production order
can be assigned by the system.
Change the account assignment category to the account assignment
category defined in Customizing that is assigned to the
<DS:TRAN.IAOM2>Controlling Scenario</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME893 - Assignment to CO production order is deleted ?

  The SAP error message ME893, which states "Assignment to CO production order is deleted," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a material document to a controlling (CO) production order, which may have been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Production Order: The production order that was originally linked to the material document has been deleted or closed.
  Incorrect Document Flow: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material document or production order.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be issues with data consistency in the database, possibly due to manual changes or system errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the production order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Production Order Status: Verify the status of the production order in question. If it has been deleted or closed, you may need to create a new production order or re-open the existing one if possible.
  Review Document Flow: Check the document flow for the material document and ensure that all related documents (like production orders, goods movements, etc.) are correctly linked and valid.
  Recreate the Assignment: If the assignment has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can involve re-entering the necessary data or creating a new production order.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the production order and related documents.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database or system issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order), MB03 (Display Material Document), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to check the status and details of the production order and material documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on production orders, material management, and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ME893 error in SAP.