How To Fix CO051 - The order/network type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: The order/network type & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The order type/network type that you have entered is not defined for the
transaction you wish to carry out.

How to fix this error?

Enter an order type/network type that is valid for the transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO051 - The order/network type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CO051 indicates that the order or network type specified in your transaction is not defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when trying to create or process an order or network that the system does not recognize.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order or network type has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect order or network type in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the order or network type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Order > Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the order or network type you are entering in the transaction. Make sure it matches the defined types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the specified order or network type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or updates regarding the order/network type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  CO02 (Change Production Order)
  CJ20N (Project Builder for Project Systems)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for CO051 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other 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 CO051 error and implement a solution to resolve it.