How To Fix CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER286 - Order type &1 does not belong to order category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER - Commodity Derivative Order Requests Messages

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Order type &1 does not belong to order category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER286 - Order type &1 does not belong to order category &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER286 indicates that there is a mismatch between the order type and the order category in the system. This typically occurs in the context of production or maintenance orders, where the system expects a specific order type to be associated with a particular category.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type Assignment: The order type being used does not match the expected order category. For example, if you are trying to create a production order but the order type is set for maintenance, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to the mismatch.
  User Input Error: The user may have selected the wrong order type when creating or processing the order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for order types and categories (e.g., Production Orders, Maintenance Orders).
  Ensure that the order type you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the appropriate order category.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Check the order type being used in the transaction that generated the error.
  Ensure that it is the correct type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Correct User Input:
  
  If the error was caused by incorrect user input, re-enter the transaction with the correct order type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to order types and categories to understand the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and user input, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CO01: Create Production Order
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the order types in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the correct order types are being used in your SAP system.