How To Fix M2204 - Faulty order...

M2204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Faulty order...

What causes this issue?

To determine the update group, the system requires the statistics
group, item category &V1&. However, item category &V1& has not been
created.

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?

Check whether the item category &V1& has been deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2204 - Faulty order... ?

  The SAP error message M2204, which states "Faulty order: &1," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with a specific order, which could be a purchase order, production order, or any other type of order in the SAP system.
  Causes of M2204 Error
  
  Invalid Order Number: The order number referenced in the error message may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Order Status Issues: The order may be in a status that does not allow for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., closed, canceled).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the order, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the error.
  
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