How To Fix MILL_UA009 - Order category &1 in plant &2 is not a partitioning order category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_UA - Messages for Breakdown Order

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Order category &1 in plant &2 is not a partitioning order category

What causes this issue?

You tried to use order type &V1& in plant &V2& to create a partitioning
order.

System Response

Order type &V1& in plant &V2& is not an allowed order type for
partitioning orders.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing in the parameters for the order type, the order type
must be flagged as a partitioning order type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_UA009 - Order category &1 in plant &2 is not a partitioning order category ?

  The SAP error message MILL_UA009 indicates that there is an issue with the order category specified for a particular order in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and order management within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Mill Products industry solution.
  Cause:
  The error message "Order category &1 in plant &2 is not a partitioning order category" suggests that the order category you are trying to use is not configured as a partitioning order category in the system. Partitioning order categories are used to manage production orders in a way that allows for better organization and tracking of production processes.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Category: The order category specified in the order does not match the expected partitioning order categories defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The order category may not be properly configured in the system settings for the specific plant.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the order category may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Mill Products and check the configuration for order categories.
  Ensure that the order category you are trying to use is set up as a partitioning order category.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Details:
  
  Review the order details to ensure that the correct order category is being used.
  If necessary, change the order category to one that is valid and configured as a partitioning order category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure order categories in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  CO02: Change production order.
  CO01: Create production order.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to order categories and configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.