How To Fix MW611 - A supplier order type must be maintained for supplier orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 611

• Message text: A supplier order type must be maintained for supplier orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW611 - A supplier order type must be maintained for supplier orders ?

  The SAP error message MW611, which states "A supplier order type must be maintained for supplier orders," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate order type for a supplier order. This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the supplier order type has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration settings have not been set up in the SAP system for the specific supplier or purchasing organization.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor master data may not be correctly maintained, or the purchasing organization may not be linked to the supplier order type.
  
  
  Missing Assignment: The assignment of the supplier order type to the relevant purchasing organization or plant may be missing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW611 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO).
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