How To Fix MILL_OC016 - The order type for converting sales orders is missing

MILL_OC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_OC - Messages for order combination

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The order type for converting sales orders is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_OC016 - The order type for converting sales orders is missing ?

  The SAP error message MILL_OC016 indicates that there is a missing order type for converting sales orders in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Mill Products industry solution, where sales orders need to be converted into production orders or other types of orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type required for the conversion process has not been defined in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary settings for the order type in the configuration may not have been completed.
  Incorrect Master Data: The sales order or related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the appropriate order type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Mill Products > Sales and Distribution > Sales Order > Define Order Types for Sales Order Conversion.
  Ensure