How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN259 - Manufacturing order was already (technically) completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Manufacturing order was already (technically) completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN259 - Manufacturing order was already (technically) completed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN259 Manufacturing order was already (technically) completed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when trying to perform an operation on a manufacturing order that has already been marked as technically completed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to confirm a production order or perform a goods movement related to that order.
  Cause:
  
  Order Status: The manufacturing order has already been completed in the system, meaning that all necessary confirmations and transactions have been processed.
  Duplicate Processing: There may have been an attempt to process the same order multiple times, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow further processing of completed orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the manufacturing order in the system. If it is indeed completed, you will not be able to perform further actions on it.
  Review Confirmations: Ensure that all necessary confirmations for the manufacturing order have been completed. If there are missing confirmations, you may need to complete those first.
  Reopen Order: If further processing is necessary, you may need to reopen the manufacturing order if your business process allows for it. This typically requires specific authorizations and may involve changing the order status.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or transaction logs to understand the sequence of events that led to the order being marked as completed.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check the status and details of the manufacturing order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on manufacturing orders, as restrictions may lead to similar error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and address the issue related to the error message /SCWM/RF_EN259.