Overview
A Production Order is used in discrete manufacturing to produce a material based on a Bill of Material (BOM) and Routing. It is the counterpart of the Process Order (COR1) used in process industries.
Prerequisites
- Material Master exists (Finished / Semi-finished)
- Bill of Material (BOM) is created (CS01)
- Routing is created (CA01)
- Production Version is maintained (recommended)
- Work Centers are available
- Authorization for transaction CO01
Step-by-Step Process
1
Enter Transaction Code
Go to transaction CO01 (Create Production Order) and press Enter.
2
Initial Screen
- Material: Enter the material to be produced
- Production Plant: Enter the plant
- Order Type: Enter order type (commonly PP01 for standard production order)
- Press Enter
3
Header – General Data
- Total Quantity: Enter the order quantity
- Order Start Date / Finish Date: Enter basic dates
- Scheduling Type: Forward / Backward / Current date
- Production Version: Select if multiple versions exist
Press Enter. The system explodes the BOM and Routing.
4
Review Operations
- Go to the Operations tab
- System copies operations from the Routing
- Check Work Centers, Control Keys, and Standard Values
- You can make limited changes if required
5
Review Components
- Go to the Components tab
- System copies components from the BOM
- Check quantities, storage locations, and backflush indicators
- You can add or change components if authorized
6
Additional Data (Optional)
- Assignment tab → MRP Controller, Production Supervisor
- Goods Receipt tab → Storage location for finished product
- Control tab → Release, scheduling, and costing parameters
7
Release and Save
- Click the Release button (status changes to REL)
- Click Save
- System generates a unique Production Order Number
Note down the order number for further processing.
Quick Process Flow
CO01 → Material + Plant + Order Type → Quantity + Dates → Review Operations & Components → Release → Save
Related Transaction Codes
| T-Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CO01 | Create Production Order |
| CO02 | Change Production Order |
| CO03 | Display Production Order |
| CO11N | Production Order Confirmation (Time Ticket) |
| CO15 | Production Order Confirmation (Order level) |
| COOIS | Production Order Information System |
| COHV | Mass Processing of Production Orders |
| MIGO | Goods Movement (GI / GR) |
| CO88 | Order Settlement |
Note: After creating and releasing the Production Order, the next typical steps are:
- Goods Issue of components (MIGO or Backflush)
- Confirmation of operations (CO11N / CO15)
- Goods Receipt of finished product (MIGO)
- Order Settlement (CO88)
Helpful Tips
- Always check that a valid BOM and Routing exist before creating the order.
- Use Order Type PP01 for standard production orders.
- You can create a Production Order with reference to a Planned Order (from MRP).
- Release the order immediately if you want to perform goods movements and confirmations.
- Use COOIS to monitor production orders after creation.
- For process industries, use COR1 instead of CO01.