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

10039 - Overview

• 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