How To Fix KV026 - Order type & does not exist. Check your entry

KV026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Order type & does not exist. Check your entry

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to calculate variances for orders whose
<DS:GLOS.order_type>order type</> is not defined in the system.

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?

Enter a valid order type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV026 - Order type & does not exist. Check your entry ?

  The SAP error message KV026 ("Order type & does not exist. Check your entry") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an order in SAP, and the system cannot find the specified order type. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly, either due to a typo or an incorrect code.
  Order Type Not Defined: The order type may not be defined in the system. This can happen if it has been deleted or if it was never created.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified order type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be properly configured in the system settings, leading to it being unavailable for use.
  Client-Specific Settings: The order type may exist in one client