How To Fix MV024 - Order type & not allowed

MV024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MV - Messages for Transfer of Partly Open Purchase Orders

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Order type & not allowed

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& from the transfer file is not defined in the target
system

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the document types for ordering in Customizing for Purchasing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MV024 - Order type & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MV024 ("Order type & not allowed") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a sales order, purchase order, or production order) with an order type that is not permitted in the current context or configuration. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration settings, user authorizations, or specific business rules.
  Causes:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the specified order type.
  
  
  Business Rules: Certain order types may be restricted based on business rules or specific conditions set in the system.
  
  
  Status of the Order Type: The order type may be inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
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