How To Fix OE312 - The document type & is not valid for orders!

OE312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 312

• Message text: The document type & is not valid for orders!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE312 - The document type & is not valid for orders! ?

  The SAP error message OE312 indicates that the document type specified in the transaction is not valid for the type of order you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of sales orders, purchase orders, or production orders, where the document type must align with the order type being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type entered does not match the expected document types for the specific order type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be configured correctly in the system for the order type you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may have affected the validity of document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are using is valid for the order type. You can do this by checking the configuration