How To Fix MILL_OC076 - OrdNo &1, Opn &2: External operations cannot be combined

MILL_OC076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_OC - Messages for order combination

• Message number: 076

• Message text: OrdNo &1, Opn &2: External operations cannot be combined

What causes this issue?

You tried to include an externally processed operation in combination
by operation.

System Response

The system terminates the operation.

How to fix this error?

Remove the externally processed operation from order combination.

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.

MILL_OC076 - Details

• The SAP error message MILL_OC076 indicates that there is an issue with combining external operations in a production order. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with operations that are defined as external (outsourced) in the routing of a production order.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that there are multiple external operations in a production order that cannot be combined. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Routing Configuration: The routing for the production order may have been set up incorrectly, leading to conflicts in how operations are defined.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on how external operations can be combined.
  Operation Sequence: The sequence of operations may not allow for the combination of external operations due to dependencies or constraints.
  Capacity Planning: The system may not be able to allocate resources appropriately if multiple external operations are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the