How To Fix ME671 - No order type (PO) defined for order type/item category &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 671

• Message text: No order type (PO) defined for order type/item category &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME671 - No order type (PO) defined for order type/item category &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message ME671 "No order type (PO) defined for order type/item category &1/&2" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of purchase orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified combination of order type and item category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that there is no defined order type for the specified item category in the purchasing configuration.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category being used may not be valid for the specified order type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not be correctly configured to handle the specified order type and item category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME671 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type you are trying to use is defined and that it is correctly linked to the relevant item categories.
  
  
  
  Verify Item Category:
  
  Check the item category being used in the purchase order. Ensure that it is valid for the order type you are trying to create.
  You can find the item category settings in the same configuration path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the standard processing of purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported and that no errors occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific order type and item category for any additional configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the purchase order again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME671 error in your SAP system.