How To Fix PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD123 - Order &1: Status "&2" isn't set; status inconsistency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD - Message class for API_PRODUCTION_ORDER

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Order &1: Status "&2" isn't set; status inconsistency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD123 - Order &1: Status "&2" isn't set; status inconsistency ?

  The SAP error message PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD123 indicates that there is a status inconsistency for a production order. Specifically, the message states that the status of the order (denoted by &1 for the order number and &2 for the status) is not set correctly, which can lead to issues when trying to process or manage the production order.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Status Configuration: The production order may have been set to a status that is not valid for the current operation or process.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the order status that do not comply with the defined status management rules in SAP.
  System Errors: Bugs or inconsistencies in the system that may have led to the order status being incorrectly set.
  Incomplete Processing: The order may not have gone through all necessary processing steps, leading to an incomplete status update.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Status: Review the status of the production order in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) to see the current status and any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Status Management: Ensure that the status of the production order is valid for the operations you are trying to perform. Refer to the status profile assigned to the order type to understand the allowed transitions.
  
  
  Correct the Status: If the status is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid status. This can often be done through the same transaction code (CO02 for changing production orders) if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that all preceding steps in the production process have been completed. For example, if the order is supposed to be released, make sure it has been released before trying to perform further actions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the status management of production orders.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to production order status management for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of production orders, as restrictions may lead to errors when attempting to modify order statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the status inconsistency issue for the production order in SAP.