How To Fix COIS042 - List type &1 not intended for order category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COIS - Messages for the Order Information System

• Message number: 042

• Message text: List type &1 not intended for order category &2

What causes this issue?

The list type entered cannot be used with the order category. The
permissible uses are listed in transaction COISL.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the list type/order category to a permissible value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COIS042 - List type &1 not intended for order category &2 ?

  The SAP error message COIS042 indicates that there is a mismatch between the list type you are trying to use and the order category in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, process orders, or other order types in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message COIS042 is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to use a specific list type (e.g., a report or a transaction) that is not configured to work with the order category you are currently using.
  The list type you are trying to access is not intended for the specific order category (e.g., production orders, process orders, etc.) you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check List Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the list type in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the list type you