How To Fix O5306 - Order type & is not allowed in determined sales area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Order type & is not allowed in determined sales area.

What causes this issue?

Your Customizing is set up to restrict the use of ceratin order types
in specific sales areas.

System Response

The current order type cannot determine the sales area. The system
displays an error message.

How to fix this error?

Use a different order type or allow this order type for the current
sales area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O5306 - Order type & is not allowed in determined sales area. ?

  The SAP error message O5306 indicates that the order type specified in the transaction is not allowed in the determined sales area. This typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, where the system checks the configuration settings for the sales area, which consists of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be configured for the specific sales area in the system. This can happen if the order type is not assigned to the sales organization, distribution channel, or division in the configuration settings.
  Missing Master Data: The sales area may not have the necessary master data (like customer master or material master) set up correctly for the order type.
  Sales Area Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that prevent certain order types from being used in specific sales areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Sales Document Types.
  Verify that the order type in question is assigned to the relevant sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, division).
  
  
  
  Assign Order Type to Sales Area:
  
  If the order type is not assigned, you can add it by selecting the appropriate sales area and assigning the order type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data is correctly set up for the sales area.
  Check the material master data to ensure it is available for the sales area.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom developments or user exits that might restrict the use of certain order types in specific sales areas, review and adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVAH (for maintaining sales document types) and VD03 (to display customer master data) to assist in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, test the order creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O5306 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.