How To Fix CO190 - Order type & is not defined (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 190

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO190 - Order type & is not defined (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message CO190, which states "Order type & is not defined (check entry)," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a production order, and the system cannot find the specified order type in the configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Type Configuration: The specified order type does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the order type or because the order type has not been defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified order type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The order type may be defined in a different client or not activated for the current client.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the current environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Order Types ? Define Order Types.
  Verify if the order type you are trying to use is listed. If not, you may need to create it or correct the entry.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the specified order type. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the order type is defined and activated in the current client. You can check this by switching to the appropriate client and verifying the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the order type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully imported into the current environment.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the entry for any typographical errors. Ensure that the order type is entered correctly in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  CO02 (Change Production Order)
  CO03 (Display Production Order)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production order types and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO190 error and successfully work with the desired order type in SAP.