How To Fix 10039 - Order type & for order category & has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Order type & for order category & has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10039 - Order type & for order category & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message "10039: Order type & for order category & has not been defined" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an order in SAP, but the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified order type and order category. This can happen in various modules, such as Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), or Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified order category.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may be incorrectly specified in the transaction or program you are using.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly configured to handle the specified order type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Order Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning, Plant Maintenance, etc.).
  Find the section for defining order types and ensure that the order type you are trying to use is defined for the relevant order category.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new order type or modify an existing one to include the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type and Category:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct order type and that it corresponds to the correct order category.
  Ensure that the order type is active and has the necessary parameters set.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review them to ensure they are correctly handling the order types and categories.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that there were no errors during the transport process.
  Make sure that all necessary configuration settings have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring order types and categories for your particular module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  OPL8 (for defining order types in Production Planning)
  OIAF (for defining order types in Plant Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify order types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully create or process the order in SAP.