How To Fix CO179 - No reference document type defined for order type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No reference document type defined for order type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO179 - No reference document type defined for order type & ?

  The SAP error message CO179 indicates that there is no reference document type defined for the specified order type in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and production planning (PP) when trying to create or process an order.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a configuration that links the order type to a reference document type. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type you are trying to use has not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be valid or may not have been set up to reference a document type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO179 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Order -> Define Order Types.
  Look for the order type that is causing the error and check if a reference document type is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Reference Document Type:
  
  If the reference document type is missing, you will need to define it. You can do this in the same configuration area by selecting the order type and specifying the appropriate reference document type.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary settings were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the order type and its configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the order creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  CO01 for creating production orders.
  CO02 for changing production orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the CO179 error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO179 error and successfully work with the specified order type in SAP.