How To Fix OQ_E171 - No default, or invalid, processing type defined

OQ_E171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No default, or invalid, processing type defined

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a default processing type in customizing for this
payment card/company code combination,
or you have defined a processing type in customizing that is not a
valid processing type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you selected 'Default processing type' on the entry screen, you
must select another processing type because no default is defined, or
for this company code/payment card combination, you must add or change
the 'Processing/Settlement Type' in customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E171 - No default, or invalid, processing type defined ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E171 ("No default, or invalid, processing type defined") typically occurs in the context of order processing, particularly when dealing with production orders, sales orders, or similar transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot determine a valid processing type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The processing type for the specific order type or transaction may not be defined in the system configuration.
  Invalid Order Type: The order type you are trying to use may not have a valid processing type assigned to it.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard processing types.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like material master, BOM, routing, etc.) may not be correctly set up, leading to the inability to determine the processing type.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain processing types.
  
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