How To Fix ARUN_RELEASE_CHECK018 - Order Type &1 is invalid for sales area &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_RELEASE_CHECK - ARun Release Check

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Order Type &1 is invalid for sales area &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_RELEASE_CHECK018 - Order Type &1 is invalid for sales area &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_RELEASE_CHECK018 indicates that the order type specified in the transaction is not valid for the given sales area. The sales area is defined by the combination of the following elements:
  
  Sales Organization
  Distribution Channel
  Division
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use is not configured for the specified sales area in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be assigned to the sales area in the configuration settings of SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the order type or sales area fields.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Verify that the order type you are using is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant sales area.
  
  
  
  Assign Order Type to Sales Area:
  
  If the order type is not assigned to the sales area, you will need to add it. This can be done in the same configuration path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is correctly entered in the transaction. Check for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to the configuration settings, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can assist in checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OVAK (for sales document types) or VOV8 (for sales document type configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring sales document types and sales areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ARUN_RELEASE_CHECK018 error message.