How To Fix AO228 - Another order is being created with order category &1

AO228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Another order is being created with order category &1

What causes this issue?

You want the appropriation request to have the same number as the
internal order, and have chosen the 'create order' function.
Order &V2& already exists and has the same number as appropriation
request &V2&. However, the system now creates a new order with order
type &V1& that you selected.

System Response

When you press <ZH>Enter</> the system tries to create the order again
with order type &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check order type &V1&.
Since an order already exists with order number &V2&, you have to use
internal number assignment for order type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO228 - Another order is being created with order category &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO228 ("Another order is being created with order category &1") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a new internal order while another order of the same category is already being processed or created.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Order Creation: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an internal order being created with the same order category. This can happen if multiple users are trying to create orders simultaneously or if a previous order creation process has not been completed.
  System Locking: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If an order is being processed, the system may lock that order category, preventing new orders from being created until the lock is released.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the order management that restrict