How To Fix 06196 - Please enter an order type for a stock transport order

06196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Please enter an order type for a stock transport order

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function "Create stock transport order", but the
<GL:purchasing_document_type>document type</> you entered does not
include provision for <GL:stock_transport_order>stock transport
orders</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter an order type that has been defined for stock transport orders.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06196 - Please enter an order type for a stock transport order ?

  The SAP error message 06196, which states "Please enter an order type for a stock transport order," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a stock transport order (STO) but have not specified an order type. This error is common in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Type: The most common cause of this error is that the order type field is left blank when creating a stock transport order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of order types in the system, or the order type you are trying to use may not be defined for stock transport orders.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the specific order type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Order Type: When creating a stock transport order, ensure that you enter a valid order type in the relevant field. The order type is usually a two-character