How To Fix FSH_PP_ORD049 - For ORDER_TYPE only values PL and PR are valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_ORD - Messages related Master PldOrd & Master ProdOrd

• Message number: 049

• Message text: For ORDER_TYPE only values PL and PR are valid

What causes this issue?

When you want to create or modify a master order, the order type must be
PL or PR for planned order or production order respectively.

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?

You must specify the order type as PL (for planned order) or PR (for
production order) when you create or modify a master order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_ORD049 - For ORDER_TYPE only values PL and PR are valid ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_ORD049 indicates that there is an issue with the order type being used in a process related to production planning or order management. Specifically, the message states that for the order type in question, only the values PL (Production Order) and PR (Process Order) are valid.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An invalid order type is being used in a transaction or process where only PL and PR are acceptable.
  The configuration of the order types in the system may not be set up correctly, or the order type being referenced does not exist or is not active.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected order type and what is being provided in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Type:
  
  Verify the order type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is either PL or PR.
  If you are using a custom order type, check if it is configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for order types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for production orders or process orders and ensure that the order types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction:
  
  If you are entering the order type manually, ensure that you are selecting the correct one from the dropdown or inputting the correct code.
  If the order type is being derived from another document or process, check the source to ensure it is providing the correct order type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure compliance with the expected order types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FSH_PP_ORD049 for any specific fixes or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify orders of the specified types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FSH_PP_ORD049 error message in SAP.