How To Fix AIS2217 - Order &1: Order type &2 has incorrect order category &3

AIS2217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIS2 - Pushback IM

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Order &1: Order type &2 has incorrect order category &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIS2217 - Order &1: Order type &2 has incorrect order category &3 ?

  The SAP error message AIS2217 indicates that there is an issue with the order type and its associated order category in the system. This error typically arises when the order type being used does not match the expected order category defined in the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type Configuration: The order type specified in the transaction does not correspond to the expected order category. This can happen if the order type has been incorrectly set up in the system or if there have been changes to the configuration that have not been properly reflected in the order type settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect order type or order category during the transaction.
  Missing Customization: If the order type is newly created or modified, it may not have been fully configured in the system, leading to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for order types in SAP