How To Fix EAM_ODATA_ORDER012 - Order operation contains an incompatible control key (ext. processing)

EAM_ODATA_ORDER012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_ODATA_ORDER - Maintenance Order-related Messages for SAP Fiori Apps

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Order operation contains an incompatible control key (ext. processing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_ODATA_ORDER012 - Order operation contains an incompatible control key (ext. processing) ?

  The SAP error message EAM_ODATA_ORDER012 indicates that there is an issue with the control key associated with an order operation in the context of external processing. This error typically arises when the control key used for the operation does not match the expected settings for external processing in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Control Key: The control key assigned to the operation may not be configured to allow external processing. This can happen if the control key is set up for internal processing only or if it lacks the necessary settings for external operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The control key may not be properly configured in the system settings, leading to incompatibility with the operation type.
  Order Type Restrictions: The order type associated with the operation may have restrictions that prevent the use of certain control keys for external processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPL8 (Control Key Configuration) in SAP.
  Verify the settings for