How To Fix AO194 - Model order &1 has an incorrect order category &2 - please correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Model order &1 has an incorrect order category &2 - please correct

What causes this issue?

You want to assign order type &V1& to the appropriation request. Order
category &V2& does not identify the order as an internal order or a
maintenance order.

System Response

The system does not allow creating an order with order type &V1& from
the appropriation request.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.
You can only use order types with order category '01' for internal
orders. Use the input help.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO194 - Model order &1 has an incorrect order category &2 - please correct ?

  The SAP error message AO194 indicates that there is an issue with the order category assigned to a model order in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Project System (PS) modules, where model orders are used to create standard orders for various purposes.
  Cause:
  The error message AO194 is triggered when:
  
  The order category assigned to the model order does not match the expected categories defined in the system.
  The order category may have been changed or is not valid for the type of model order being processed.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to order categories in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO194 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Order Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for order categories in SAP (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify that the order category assigned to the model order is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Model Order Settings:
  
  Use transaction code KO03 to display the model order and check its settings.
  Ensure that the order category assigned to the model order is appropriate for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Correct the Order Category:
  
  If the order category is incorrect, you can change it to a valid category using transaction code KO02 (Change Order).
  Make sure to save the changes after correcting the order category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to model orders and order categories for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to order categories and model orders.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO03: Display Order
  KO02: Change Order
  OAOA: Order Category Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the AO194 error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Asset Accounting and Project System functionalities.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the AO194 error message in your SAP system.