How To Fix MILL_OC157 - Operation without automatic goods receipt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_OC - Messages for order combination

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Operation without automatic goods receipt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_OC157 - Operation without automatic goods receipt ?

  The SAP error message MILL_OC157, which states "Operation without automatic goods receipt," typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders in the SAP system, particularly in the manufacturing and mill industries. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an operation that does not have an associated automatic goods receipt (GR) configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The operation in the production order may not be set up to allow for automatic goods receipt. This can happen if the production order type or the specific operation does not have the necessary settings enabled.
  Order Type Settings: The order type may not be configured to allow automatic goods receipts for the operations defined within it.
  Process Order Settings: In process orders, certain operations may not be linked to a goods receipt, leading to this error when trying to execute the operation.
  Manual Intervention Required: The operation may require manual confirmation or processing, and the system is not set to handle it automatically.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the production or process order type in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for automatic goods receipt are enabled.
  
  Transaction Code: OPL8 (for production orders) or COR1 (for process orders).
  
  
  
  Review Operation Settings: Check the specific operation within the order to ensure it is set up correctly for automatic goods receipt.
  
  Transaction Code: CO02 (to change the production order) and navigate to the operation details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings in Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured to allow for automatic goods receipts.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (to change material master data).
  
  
  
  Manual Goods Receipt: If automatic goods receipt is not applicable for the operation, you may need to perform a manual goods receipt after the operation is completed.
  
  Transaction Code: MIGO (to perform goods receipt).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your industry or business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of goods receipts in your production processes.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for handling goods receipts and understand when manual intervention is required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MILL_OC157 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.