How To Fix MILL_OC008 - Order & has a different order type from the reference order

MILL_OC008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_OC - Messages for order combination

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Order & has a different order type from the reference order

What causes this issue?

The order type of order &V1& is not the same as the order type of the
reference order or the selection profile.

System Response

If you are using a selection profile, the system uses the order type
from the selection profile.
If you are <ZH>not</> using a selection profile, the system uses the
order type from the reference order.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MILL_OC008 - Details

• The SAP error message MILL_OC008 indicates that there is a mismatch between the order type of the order you are trying to process and the order type of the reference order. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, process orders, or similar scenarios where a reference order is used for comparison or validation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Type Mismatch: The order you are trying to create or modify has a different order type than the reference order. For example, if the reference order is a production order (e.g., type PP) and you are trying to create a process order (e.g., type PI), this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which order types can be referenced or used together.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the order can lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Types: Verify the order type of both the order