How To Fix CO005 - Order type & not found (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Order type & not found (check entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO005 - Order type & not found (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message CO005 ("Order type & not found (check entry)") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a production order, and the system cannot find the specified order type. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be configured properly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified order type.
  Inactive Order Type: The order type may have been deactivated or not set up for the current period.
  Missing Customization: The order type may not have been included in the necessary customizing settings for the production planning module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Type: Verify that the order type you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OPKA to check the order types configured in the system.
  Ensure that the order type exists and is correctly spelled in your entry.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the order type is missing, you may need to create it or configure it properly:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Product Cost Planning > Order Types to check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the order type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Activate Order Type: If the order type is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional insights into the error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error CO005 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.