How To Fix 40528 - Order type or plant copied from reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Order type or plant copied from reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40528 - Order type or plant copied from reference ?

  The SAP error message 40528, which states "Order type or plant copied from reference," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing production orders, maintenance orders, or similar documents in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the order type or plant being copied from a reference document, which is not valid or not allowed in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Type: The order type being copied from the reference document may not be valid for the current transaction or may not be allowed for the specific plant.
  Plant Configuration: The plant associated with the order type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the order type in the configuration settings.
  Reference Document Issues: The reference document itself may have issues, such as being incomplete or having incorrect data that cannot be copied.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify orders with the specified order type or plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type and Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify that the order type is correctly configured in the system for the specific plant. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the order type is allowed for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Document:
  
  Check the reference document from which the order type and plant are being copied. Ensure that it is complete and valid.
  If necessary, create a new reference document that meets the required criteria.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the order with the specified order type and plant. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or reference documents, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CO01: Create Production Order
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on order types, plants, and their configurations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.