How To Fix OQ_C052 - Service type & is a reference service type

OQ_C052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_C - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Fuels

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Service type & is a reference service type

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OQ_C052 - Details

• The SAP error message OQ_C052 indicates that the service type you are trying to use is a reference service type. This typically occurs in the context of service management or service order processing within SAP, where certain service types are defined as reference types and cannot be used directly for certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Service Type: The service type you are trying to use is defined as a reference service type in the system. Reference service types are typically used as templates or for categorization and cannot be directly assigned to service orders or other transactional processes.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the service type settings, where the service type is incorrectly set up or not intended for direct use in the context you are attempting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use a Different Service Type: Check the configuration of service types in your SAP system and select a non-reference service type that is appropriate