How To Fix APO_BAPI012 - Order type &1 is not permitted for business object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Order type &1 is not permitted for business object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI012 - Order type &1 is not permitted for business object &2 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI012 indicates that the order type specified in the operation is not permitted for the business object being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to create or modify an order using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Type: The order type you are trying to use is not configured or allowed for the specific business object in the APO system.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be properly set up in the system, or it may not be linked to the relevant business object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified order type for the business object.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the order type from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify that the order type is correctly defined and linked to the relevant business object.
  Ensure that the order type is active and permitted for the intended operations.
  
  
  
  Review BAPI Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameters being passed to the BAPI are correct and that the order type is valid for the business object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to use the specified order type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the valid order types and business objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the BAPI call to see the exact parameters being passed and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a configuration or system issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the expected input parameters and any constraints related to order types.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SPRO to access configuration settings or SE37 to view the BAPI details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.