How To Fix MW173 - Order type &1 not allowed (&3, &4) for purchase order (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Order type &1 not allowed (&3, &4) for purchase order (&2)

What causes this issue?

The system checked whether purchase order (&V2&) can be generated using
order type &V1&. Due to the current Customizing settings, this is not
possible.
It then checked if the purchase order can be generated using the SAP
standard order types "NB" and "UB". This is also not possible.
The error occurred in allocation table item: &V3& (at distribution
center / plant: &V4&)
Possible causes:
SAP standard order types "NB" and "UB" do not exist or were changed.
Order type &V1& has not been correctly maintained.
Item categories for order type &V1& have not been correctly maintained.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Maintain the order types in Customizing and the required item
categories.
In Customizing, also check the <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0420>Item categories of
alloction table</>. Please note that changes to the item category of
the allocation table only affect allocation table items created after
you make the change.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW173 - Order type &1 not allowed (&3, &4) for purchase order (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MW173 indicates that there is an issue with the order type specified in a purchase order. This error typically arises when the order type being used is not allowed for the specific transaction or configuration in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Type: The order type specified in the purchase order is not configured or allowed in the system for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be set up correctly in the system configuration (e.g., in the purchasing or materials management settings).
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on the company code, purchasing organization, or other criteria.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the specified order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Order Types.
  Verify that the order type you are trying to use is correctly defined and allowed for the relevant purchasing organization and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type associated with the order type is correctly configured and does not have any restrictions that would prevent its use.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify the purchase order with the specified order type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error MW173 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on purchase order types and their configurations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MW173 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.