How To Fix KD214 - Order category & is not included

KD214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Order category & is not included

What causes this issue?

The order has order category &V1&.

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?

Different functions are available in the different order categories:
01 Internal order/02 Results-analysis order
<DS:TRAN.KO88>Settlement</>
30 Maintenance order
<DS:TRAN.KO88>Settlement</>
20 Network
<DS:TRAN.CJ88>Settlement</>
04 CO Production order/05 Production cost collector/
10 Production order
<DS:TRAN.CO88>Settlement</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KD214 - Details

• The SAP error message KD214 ("Order category & is not included") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to process an order that is not recognized by the system due to its order category. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to post costs, settle orders, or perform other operations related to controlling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Category: The order category you are trying to use is not defined in the system or is not included in the configuration for the specific transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order category may not be set up correctly in the controlling area or may not be assigned to the relevant order types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified order category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the controlling