How To Fix AD01260 - Quotation creation only possible for revenue-bearing service orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD01 - DI Processor (Expense-related Billing)

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Quotation creation only possible for revenue-bearing service orders

What causes this issue?

A quotation can only be created for a revenue-bearing service order.

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?

Check your order type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD01260 - Quotation creation only possible for revenue-bearing service orders ?

  The SAP error message AD01260 indicates that a quotation can only be created for revenue-bearing service orders. This error typically arises when you attempt to create a quotation for a service order that is not set up to generate revenue, which is a requirement for the quotation process in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Service Order Type: The service order you are trying to create a quotation for may not be configured as a revenue-bearing order. This can happen if the order type is set up incorrectly in the system.
  Order Status: The status of the service order may not allow for quotation creation. For example, if the order is in a status that does not permit further processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the creation of quotations for certain types of service orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type: Verify that the service order type you are using is configured to allow revenue generation. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  
  Navigate to: SPRO > IMG > Controlling > Internal Orders > Order Types > Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type is set up as a revenue-bearing order.
  
  
  
  Review Order Status: Check the status of the service order. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for quotation creation. If necessary, change the status of the order to one that permits this action.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to service orders and quotations to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create quotations for service orders. Sometimes, user roles and permissions can restrict certain actions.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you have verified the above points and the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IW31: Create Service Order
  IW32: Change Service Order
  IW33: Display Service Order
  VA21: Create Quotation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error AD01260 for any specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on service order management and quotation processes in SAP to better understand the requirements and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.