IW205 - Order type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Order type does not exist

What causes this issue?

In your system, the specified <GL:order_type>order
type</>for plant maintenance was not maintained.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid order type.
If the order type rejected by the system should be valid for plant
maintenance, you must maintain it for your system:

<DS:TRAN.OIOA>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW205 - Order type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IW205 ("Order type does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a maintenance order, but the system cannot find the specified order type. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be configured properly in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified order type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The order type may exist in one client but not in another, especially in systems with multiple clients.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Type: Verify that the order type you are trying to use is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code OIOA to check the order types available in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration: If the order type does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it properly.
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant area for order type configuration.
  Ensure that the order type is defined under the appropriate application area (e.g., Plant Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the order type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Client Check: Make sure you are working in the correct client. If the order type exists in another client, you may need to switch clients or transport the configuration.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the order type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on order types and their configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IW31 (Create Order)
  IW32 (Change Order)
  IW33 (Display Order)
  OIOA (Order Type Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the order type configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW205 error and implement a solution.