How To Fix MSAM_CL020 - Order processing is not active in customizing

MSAM_CL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSAM_CL - Message Class for MSAM

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Order processing is not active in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSAM_CL020 - Order processing is not active in customizing ?

  The SAP error message MSAM_CL020 indicates that order processing is not active in the customizing settings for the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to order management, such as creating or processing orders, but the necessary configuration has not been set up in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the relevant settings for order processing have not been activated in the SAP customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The order type is not defined correctly.
  The necessary configuration for the order processing is missing or incomplete.
  The relevant modules (like Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, etc.) are not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSAM_CL020 error, you need to check and activate the order processing settings in the SAP customizing. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Order Processing Settings:
  
  Depending