How To Fix CO294 - Order type &: Maintain availability control for order creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Order type &: Maintain availability control for order creation

What causes this issue?

Cutomizing does not contain parameters for controlling availability
checks during the creation of an order of the order type &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the parameters for the corresponding order type, plant and the
business transaction 'Create order' (Key = '1').

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO294 - Order type &: Maintain availability control for order creation ?

  The SAP error message CO294 ("Order type &: Maintain availability control for order creation") typically occurs when you attempt to create a production order or a similar order type in SAP, but the system has not been configured to allow availability control for that specific order type. This is often related to the settings in the controlling (CO) module, particularly in relation to availability control settings for internal orders or production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type you are trying to create does not have availability control settings defined in the system.
  Order Type Settings: The order type may not be set up to allow for availability control in the configuration settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create orders with availability control.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO294 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Order Types -> Define Order Types.
  Find the order type that is causing the error and check if the "Availability Control" option is set. If it is not, you will need to enable it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Availability Control Settings:
  
  Still in the SPRO, navigate to Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Availability Control.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for availability control are maintained for the order type in question.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create the order has the necessary authorizations to create orders with availability control. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Availability Control: This is a feature in SAP that allows for monitoring and controlling the budget and costs associated with internal orders. It helps in ensuring that costs do not exceed the planned budget.
  Order Types: Different order types in SAP can have different settings and configurations, which can affect how they behave in terms of availability control and other functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as KO01 (Create Internal Order) or CO01 (Create Production Order) to test the creation of orders after making configuration changes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO module consultant for further assistance.