Common COGI Errors & Resolutions
We often find questions related to Backflushing & COGI errors (Errors in Automatic Goods
Movements during Confirmation entries).
Let's recollect certain Basic details -
Goods movements can be created during the confirmation entry for the Production/Process
order.
Backflushing
If you confirm an order / operation with components that have the Backflushing
indicator set, the system automatically posts a goods issue for these components. For
more information about the Backflushing indicator, refer to the end of this section.
Automatic Goods Receipt
If the control key of the operation being confirmed specifies automatic goods receipt,
the system automatically posts the produced material to stock. Automatic goods
receipt can also be activated by the production scheduling profile.
o Automatic goods movements are not permitted for materials that
require serial numbers. However, if an automatic goods movement is
specified for a material that requires a serial number then an error
record is written. This error record can be displayed using the
reprocessing function but it cannot be posted. Error records for
materials that require serial numbers must be deleted manually. The
goods movement must then be executed manually in inventory
management.
Backflushing Indicator
We can control backflushing in the following objects:
Material master - Backflushing key (MRP2 view)
Work center - Basic data screen. This is only taken into account, if the material master
stipulates that the work center should determine whether the material is backflushed.
Work centers are assigned to a production order via the operations. The operations are
copied from the routing used.
Routing - component overview. This indicator is always taken into account,
irrespective of the indicators in the material master or work center.
If the Backflushing indicator has been maintained in the master data, it is copied from there
when you create a production order. You can change the indicator in the production order
Incorrect Goods Movement
If errors arise during a goods movement for certain reasons(for example, during backflushing
insufficient stock is available in the warehouse) then you can either process the incorrect
goods movements directly in the confirmation transaction or separately using a reprocessing
function.
Correction in the confirmation
o In Customizing for Confirmations (OPK4 - Goods movements indicator in
the Error handling/logs area) you can define that, for individual entry of
confirmations, the system displays an error log before it saves a confirmation
with incorrect goods movements. Before you save the confirmation you have
the option of correcting the incorrect goods movements.
Correction when reprocessing
o If you want to process incorrect goods movements at a later stage, you can use the
reprocessing function (COGI/CO1P)
The table AFFW shows the list of Goods Movements with Errors from Confirmations
We can clear many of the regular errors by setting up a batch job to run the
program CORUPROC at defined frequency.Still, we need a regular manual intervention to
check to clear the residual errors using transactions COGI (or CO1P), left behind after the
batch job execution.
This is an attempt to prepare the list of Common errors seen in COGI and respective
resolution actions.
Kindly feel free to suggest changes / additions to the list.
Listing few of SAP notes which could be useful reference, while analyzing the Goods
movement errors -
Note 540392 - FAQ: Automatic goods movements
Note 545749 - COGI: How to correct certain errors
Note 603615 - Old AFFW records can neither be processed in COGI nor CO1P
Note 1631357 - Deletion of obsolete failed goods movements
Note 730840 - Consulting: All goods movements receive the same error
ERROR TEXT RESOLUTION TRANSACTIONS
a.Add inventory to the
Deficit of SL respective Storage location &
MB1B / MB1C /
Unrestricted-use XX then post COGI
MIGO
EA : XXXXXXX YYYY
ZZZZ
b.Change the Storage location
COGI
entry to where the inventory is
available
a.Enter the Storage location
Storage location field COGI
empty
b.Maintain the Issue storage
location in Material master or MM02/CS02
BOM
Extend the material to the
Material XXXX YYYY
plant / storage location & then MM01 / MMSC
ZZZZ does not exist
post COGI
In plant XXXX , post to
Change the posting date to
current period COGI
current month/date and save
YYYY/MM
Posting only possible Change the posting date to
in periods YYYY/MM current month/date ( within
COGI
and YYYY/MM in the referred posting period)
company code XXXX and save
The plant data of the Wait for or Request the other
Wait for the
material XXXXXX is user to complete / let the
unlocking & then
locked by the user material off his transactions &
post COGI
UUUUU then post COGI
ERROR TEXT RESOLUTION TRANSACTIONS
Wait for the Physical inventory
Material XXXXXXX
process to be completed /
YYYY ZZZZ blocked MI**
Request the Supervisor to
due to a physical
clear the physical inventory &
inventory
then post COGI COGI
Get necessary authorization to
User Authorization
the user / Post the transaction
Errors for certain
using the other users with the
movements
right authorization settings
Enter a vendor for the special
Enter a vendor for
stock (K,P) on the COGI detail COGI
special stock
screen
Check the Order and reset the
Current order status status (like DLFL/CLSD)
CO02 --> COGI
does not allow goods temporarily. to allow goods
receipt movements
Enter the valuation type on
Enter valuation type COGI
the COGI detail screen
COGI is a transaction used for postprocessing goods movements in
the context of production orders. Let’s break it down:
1. What is COGI?
o COGI stands for “Postprocessing of Goods Movements.”
o It’s a tool in SAP that helps correct failures related to goods
movements during production order confirmation.
o When you execute COGI, it provides a list of failed goods
movements that occurred during production order
processing.
2. Why Does COGI Exist?
o Imagine you’re confirming a production order, and some
goods movements fail. These failures could be due to various
reasons:
1. Insufficient stock available in a specific plant/storage
location combination.
2. Incorrect storage location entered during
confirmation.
3. The material is being processed by another user.
4. Account determination errors (e.g., incorrect G/L
account assigned).
o These failed goods movements are stored as line items in
the COGI transaction under an order number.
3. Advantages of COGI:
o By using COGI, you don’t need to re-enter the quantity and
other details. The failed goods movements are already stored
in COGI.
o Correct the errors within COGI, and the corrected quantities
will be issued to the order.
Remember, COGI streamlines the process of handling goods movement
errors during production, making it easier to rectify issues and keep
production flowing smoothly.
Certainly! Let’s dive into the process of correcting goods movements using COGI:
1. Identify the Issue:
o First, you need to identify the specific goods movement that
failed during production order confirmation. These could be
issues related to stock availability, incorrect storage location,
or other errors.
2. Access COGI Transaction:
o In your SAP system, navigate to the COGI transaction
(Transaction code: COGI).
o You can find it in the Logistics
Execution or Production module, depending on your system
configuration.
3. View Failed Goods Movements:
o Once in COGI, you’ll see a list of failed goods movements
associated with production orders.
o Each line item represents a specific issue encountered during
confirmation.
4. Analyze the Errors:
o Review the details of each failed goods movement.
Understand why it failed:
1. Insufficient stock: Check if the required material
quantity is available.
2. Incorrect storage location: Verify the storage location
entered during confirmation.
3. Account determination errors: Ensure the correct
G/L account is assigned.
4. Other possible reasons.
5. Correct the Goods Movements:
o For each failed line item, take corrective actions:
1. Stock: If stock is insufficient, replenish it or adjust the
required quantity.
2. Storage location: Correct the storage location if
needed.
3. Account determination: Adjust the account
assignment.
4. Make necessary changes directly within COGI.
6. Save and Confirm:
o After making corrections, save the changes.
o The corrected quantities will now be issued to the production
order.
7. Recheck and Monitor:
o Double-check that the goods movements are now successful.
o Monitor the production order to ensure smooth processing.
Remember, COGI streamlines the process of handling goods movement
errors during production, allowing you to rectify issues efficiently.
