How To Fix /CUM/MSG151 - Specify an order type to determine task list costing

/CUM/MSG151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Specify an order type to determine task list costing

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/CUM/MSG151 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/MSG151 Specify an order type to determine task list costing typically occurs in the context of production planning or project management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires an order type to proceed with task list costing, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Type: The most common cause of this error is that the order type has not been specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the order types or task lists in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have missed entering the order type in the relevant fields during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Order Type: Ensure that you specify a valid order type in the transaction where the error occurs. This can usually be done in the initial screen or in the relevant field of the transaction.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for