How To Fix MD658 - Enter order type

MD658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Enter order type

What causes this issue?

You have not specified the planned order profile. The system is not
able to determine the order type if a planned order profile is not
specified.

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?

Please specify an appropriate planned order profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD658 - Enter order type ?

  The SAP error message MD658 "Enter order type" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with production orders or related transactions. This error indicates that the system requires an order type to be specified, but it has not been provided in the relevant field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered an order type in the relevant field when trying to create or process a production order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the order type from being recognized or displayed.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the order type field or entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Order Type: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid order type in the specified field. This can usually be done in the transaction where the error occurs (e.g., creating a