How To Fix KO023 - Order type & has invalid order category


KO023 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

  • Message number: 023

  • Message text: Order type & has invalid order category

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  • What causes this issue?

    Order type &v1& has order category &v2&. However, using this
    transaction, you can only process orders of order category &v3&.

    How to fix this error?

    Select an order type with a category which can be processed using this
    transaction, or select the appropriate transaction for order category
    &v2&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KO023 - Details

  • The SAP error message KO023 indicates that the order type specified in a transaction has an invalid order category. This typically occurs when the order type is not correctly configured or is not compatible with the operation being performed.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Order Type: The order type entered does not match any valid order categories defined in the system.
    Configuration Issues: The order type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deactivated. Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified order type. Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the order type entered.
    Solution: Check Order Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO). Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Order > Order Types. Verify that the order type in question is correctly defined and active. Validate Order Category: Ensure that the order type is assigned to a valid order category. This

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