How To Fix /CUM/ORDER005 - Order type & not supported for historical orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Order type & not supported for historical orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/ORDER005 - Order type & not supported for historical orders ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER005 Order type & not supported for historical orders typically occurs when you are trying to process or access historical orders that are associated with a specific order type that is not configured to handle historical data in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type you are trying to use is not set up to support historical orders. This can happen if the order type is configured to only handle current or future orders.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict certain order types from being used for historical data.
  Data Integrity: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the order data that prevent the system from processing the historical orders correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for order types and check if the order type in question is configured to allow historical orders.
  If necessary, modify the configuration to enable historical order processing for that order type.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Order Type:
  
  If the current order type cannot be modified to support historical orders, consider using a different order type that is configured to handle historical data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific order type and historical order processing to understand any limitations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process historical orders for the specified order type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, CO02 for order processing, and CO03 for displaying orders.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or order type for any known issues or patches.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper handling of historical orders and the implications of using different order types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process historical orders in SAP.