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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in the SAP system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to review the document types associated with the order types.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the document types and order types:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Document ? Define Sales Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the order type you are using.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding the error.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., VA01 for creating sales orders, ME21N for creating purchase orders) to ensure you are using the correct processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and order types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OE312 error and implement a solution.