How To Fix K4504 - Order type & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Order type & not found

What causes this issue?

Order type &V1& is entered in the master record for order &V2&. Order
type &V1& does not exist.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4504 - Order type & not found ?

  The SAP error message K4504 ("Order type & not found") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to process a transaction related to a specific order type that the system does not recognize. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing internal orders, production orders, or other types of cost objects.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not configured properly.
  Inactive Order Type: The order type may exist but is inactive or not available for the current period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified order type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the order type entered.
  
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