How To Fix IMPORT_SALES_DOC012 - In row "&1" for order "&2", order type "&3" is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IMPORT_SALES_DOC - Messages for Import Sales Docement from Excel

• Message number: 012

• Message text: In row "&1" for order "&2", order type "&3" is invalid.

Please enter an order type within sales document category C (Order).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC012 - In row "&1" for order "&2", order type "&3" is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC012 typically indicates that there is an issue with the order type specified in the sales document being processed. This error occurs during the import of sales documents, such as when you are trying to create or update a sales order in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC012 is triggered when:
  
  The order type specified in the sales document does not exist in the system.
  The order type is not valid for the specific sales area (combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  The order type may be inactive or not configured properly in the system.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings for the order type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVAH (for sales document types) or VOTXN (for sales order types) in SAP.
  Verify that the order type specified in the error message is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the order type is valid for the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) being used in the sales document.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for sales document types.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific customizing settings that might restrict the use of the order type.
  Ensure that the order type is assigned to the relevant sales areas and that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the order type specified in the document being imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be affecting the order type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the import process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVAH: Maintain Sales Document Types
  VOTXN: Sales Document Types Configuration
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific order type or sales document processing.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations to create or modify sales orders with the specified order type.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IMPORT_SALES_DOC012 error in SAP.