How To Fix AO473 - PM order type &1 is not for investments - correct your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 473

• Message text: PM order type &1 is not for investments - correct your entry

What causes this issue?

You want to create a maintenance order with order type &V1& from the
appropriation request.

System Response

Order type &V1& is not defined as an investment order type. Therefore,
the system cannot create the maintenance order.

How to fix this error?

Check the order type. The order type has to be defined as an order type
for investments in Customizing for Plant Maintenance.
Either correct order type &V1& or use a different order type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO473 - PM order type &1 is not for investments - correct your entry ?

  The SAP error message AO473 indicates that the order type you are trying to use for a PM (Plant Maintenance) order is not configured for investment management. This typically occurs when you are attempting to create or process a PM order that is expected to be linked to investment management, but the order type does not support this functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are using is not set up to be used with investment management.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the order type may not include the necessary settings to allow it to be used for investment purposes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for order types in SAP (Transaction code: OIOA or SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for PM order types and check if the order type you are using is configured for investment management.
  If it is not, you may need to create a new order type or modify the existing one to include investment management settings.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Order Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct order type that is designated for investment management. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or refer to your organization's documentation to identify the appropriate order type.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Double-check the data you have entered to ensure that there are no mistakes in the order type selection or other related fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for creating PM orders linked to investment management to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create PM Order), IW32 (Change PM Order), and OIOA (Order Type Configuration).
  Investment Management: Understand how investment management is integrated with PM orders in your SAP system, including any specific settings or requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the configuration and ensuring the correct order type is used, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.