How To Fix AA916 - Order & has invalid order type (Enter another order)

AA916 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 916

• Message text: Order & has invalid order type (Enter another order)

What causes this issue?

Order &V1& does exist. However, it cannot be used as a maintenance work
order, a cost order or a capital spending order. The order has not been
classified in this category by the order type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter another order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA916 - Details

• The SAP error message AA916 indicates that the order you are trying to process has an invalid order type. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (AA) when you are attempting to post transactions related to an asset order, such as acquisition, transfer, or retirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Type: The order type you are using may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Missing Configuration: The order type may not be set up in the system for the specific asset accounting processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified order type.
  Incorrect Input: The order number or type may have been entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OAOA) and verify that the order type is correctly defined and active for the intended transactions.
  Ensure that the order