How To Fix /PF1/MSG_IPM_P680 - Order creation failed; dummy order &1 &2 &3 created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_IPM_P -

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Order creation failed; dummy order &1 &2 &3 created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_P680 - Order creation failed; dummy order &1 &2 &3 created ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_P680 Order creation failed; dummy order &1 &2 &3 created typically indicates that there was an issue during the creation of a production order or a similar order in the SAP system. The system has created a "dummy" order as a placeholder due to the failure in the order creation process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like material master, BOM, routing, etc.) may be missing or incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the order type or related settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create the order.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  Business Logic Failures: Certain business rules or validations may not be met, leading to the failure of order creation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data is available and correctly configured. This includes checking the material master, BOM, and routing.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the order type is correct. This may involve checking settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to create the order. This can be done by checking user roles and authorizations.
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the failure.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may address this specific error message.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CO01 (Create Production Order) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.