How To Fix KO197 - Order & is not a model order

KO197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Order & is not a model order

What causes this issue?

You can only process orders of order category 03 (model orders) using
this transaction.
Order &V1& does not belong to category 03.

System Response

You can display order &V1& but you cannot edit it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO197 - Order & is not a model order ?

  The SAP error message KO197, which states "Order & is not a model order," typically occurs in the context of production orders or internal orders when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is only valid for model orders. A model order in SAP is a template that can be used to create new orders with predefined settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order you are trying to work with is not defined as a model order in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be configured correctly in the system to allow for model order functionalities.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the order number or selecting the order type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO197 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Check if the order you are trying to use is indeed a model order. You can