How To Fix APO_BAPI046 - External number assignment: Invalid order type 'APO local order'

APO_BAPI046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 046

• Message text: External number assignment: Invalid order type 'APO local order'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI046 - External number assignment: Invalid order type 'APO local order' ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI046 indicates that there is an issue with the external number assignment for an order type that is not recognized or is invalid in the context of the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error mentions "Invalid order type 'APO local order'," which suggests that the system is trying to process an order type that is not configured correctly or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Type Configuration: The order type 'APO local order' may not be defined in the system or may not be properly configured in the APO settings.
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for the order type may not have been set up in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the order type field when creating or processing the order.
  Integration Issues: If the order is being created or processed through an