How To Fix MW675 - The sales order type must be maintained for sales orders

MW675 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 675

• Message text: The sales order type must be maintained for sales orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW675 - The sales order type must be maintained for sales orders ?

  The SAP error message MW675, which states "The sales order type must be maintained for sales orders," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of sales order types in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales order type has not been defined or maintained in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for sales order types.
  Incorrect Sales Area: The sales order type may not be assigned to the specific sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create sales orders of the specified type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sales order type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Sales Order Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference