How To Fix KO194 - Order & cannot be used as a reference order

KO194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Order & cannot be used as a reference order

What causes this issue?

The reference order must have
the same order category as the order type to which the reference order
is assigned, or
order category 03 (model order).

System Response

Order &v1& has order category &v2&, and therefore cannot be used as a
reference order.

How to fix this error?

Enter an order of category &v3& or 03 (model order).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KO194 - Details

• The SAP error message KO194 ("Order & cannot be used as a reference order") typically occurs in the context of production orders or internal orders when you attempt to use an order that is not eligible to be referenced for another order. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of KO194 Error
  
  
  Order Status: The order you are trying to use as a reference may not be in a suitable status. For example, it might be closed, completed, or in a status that does not allow it to be referenced.
  
  
  Order Type: The order type of the reference order may not be compatible with the order type of the order you are trying to create. Different order types have different rules regarding referencing.
  
  
  Order Validity: The order may not be valid for the period you are trying to reference it. For instance, if the