How To Fix KO196 - Order type & is not a model order category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Order type & is not a model order category

What causes this issue?

You can only process orders of order category 03 (model orders) using
this transaction.

System Response

Order type &v1& has category '&v2&' (&v3&) and cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Select another order type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO196 - Order type & is not a model order category ?

  The SAP error message KO196 indicates that the order type you are trying to use is not recognized as a model order category. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or other order types in SAP that require a specific configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use is not defined as a model order category in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the correct model order category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage the specified order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for your order type (e.g., Production Orders, Maintenance Orders).
  Verify that the order type is correctly defined and assigned to a model order category.
  
  
  
  Assign Model Order Category:
  
  If the order type is not assigned to a model order category, you may need to assign it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for the order type.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage the specified order type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the order type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  Model Order Categories: Understand the different model order categories available in your SAP system and how they relate to the order types you are using.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific order type or error message for additional guidance or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO196 error and successfully work with the desired order type in SAP.