How To Fix DG468 - Order type '&' is not defined for sales organization '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Order type '&' is not defined for sales organization '&'

What causes this issue?

You have not assigned the appropriate sales document type to the sales
organization in Customizing for <ZK>Sales</>.

System Response

The dangerous goods check schema assignment is not saved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for <ZK>Sales</>, call the activity <LS>Assign sales
order types permitted for sales areas</> under the IMG activity
<Ls>Assign sales area to sales document types</>.
Assign the sales document type to a sales area that contains the sales
organization you entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG468 - Order type '&' is not defined for sales organization '&' ?

  The SAP error message DG468 indicates that the order type you are trying to use is not defined for the specified sales organization. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a sales order using an order type that has not been configured for the particular sales organization in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type has not been assigned to the sales organization in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may be incorrect or not applicable for the sales organization.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the order type or sales organization entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Verify if the order type in question is defined for the specific sales organization. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign Order Type to Sales Organization:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the order type is assigned to the relevant sales organization.
  If it is not assigned, you can create a new entry to link the order type with the sales organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the order type and sales organization codes you are entering to ensure there are no mistakes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct order type to use, consult your organization's documentation or speak with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the sales order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVAH (for defining sales document types) and VOV8 (for assigning sales document types to sales organizations) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.