Overview
A Process Order is used in process industries (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, etc.) to manufacture products based on a Master Recipe. It is the process industry equivalent of a Production Order.
Prerequisites
- Material Master exists (Finished / Semi-finished material)
- Master Recipe is created (C201)
- Production Version is maintained (linking BOM + Recipe)
- Resources / Work Centers are available
- Sufficient component stock (or planned)
- Authorization for transaction COR1
Step-by-Step Process
1
Enter Transaction Code
Go to transaction COR1 (Create Process Order) and press Enter.
2
Initial Screen
- Material: Enter the material to be produced
- Production Plant: Enter the plant
- Process Order Type: Enter order type (commonly PI01 for process order)
- Press Enter
3
Header Data – General
- Total Quantity: Enter the order quantity
- Order Start Date / End Date: Enter basic dates (or let the system schedule)
- Scheduling Type: Usually “Forward” or “Backward”
- Production Version: Select the correct production version (system may propose)
Press Enter. The system copies data from the Master Recipe and BOM.
4
Review Operations / Phases
- Go to the Operations tab
- System displays phases/operations from the Master Recipe
- Check resources, standard values, and control keys
- You can make limited changes if required
5
Review Components (Material List)
- Go to the Materials / Components tab
- System copies components from the BOM / Recipe
- Check quantities, batch requirements, and backflush indicators
- You can add or change components if authorized
6
Additional Data (Optional)
- Assignment tab → Check MRP controller, production supervisor
- Goods Receipt tab → Storage location for finished product
- Control tab → Release status, scheduling parameters
- Settlement Rule → Usually defaults correctly
7
Release and Save the Process Order
- Click the Release button (or set status to Released)
- Click Save
- System generates a unique Process Order Number
Note down the Process Order number for further processing (confirmation, goods movements, etc.).
Quick Process Flow
COR1 → Material + Plant + Order Type → Quantity + Dates + Production Version → Review Operations & Components → Release → Save
Related Transaction Codes
| T-Code | Description |
|---|---|
| COR1 | Create Process Order |
| COR2 | Change Process Order |
| COR3 | Display Process Order |
| COR6N | Process Order Confirmation (Single Screen) |
| CORK | Process Order Confirmation (Header) |
| COOISPI | Process Order Information System |
| C201 | Create Master Recipe |
| CO88 | Settlement of Process / Production Orders |
| MIGO | Goods Movement (GI / GR against Process Order) |
Note: After creating and releasing the Process Order, the next typical steps are:
- Goods Issue of components (MIGO or automatic backflush)
- Confirmation of phases/operations (COR6N / CORK)
- Goods Receipt of finished product (MIGO)
- Order Settlement (CO88)
Helpful Tips
- Always check that a valid Production Version exists before creating the order.
- Use Order Type PI01 for standard process orders (common in most systems).
- You can create a Process Order with reference to a Planned Order (from MRP).
- Release the order immediately if you want to perform goods movements and confirmations.
- Use COOISPI to monitor process orders after creation.
- For discrete manufacturing, use CO01 instead of COR1.