How To Fix P2531 - Order is not an internal order

P2531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Order is not an internal order

What causes this issue?

You wish to enter an order for internal activity allocation. The
order you enter is not permitted, since it is not an internal order.

System Response

You cannot enter this order.

How to fix this error?

Please use an internal order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2531 - Order is not an internal order ?

  The SAP error message P2531, which states "Order is not an internal order," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to an internal order, but the order you are referencing is not recognized as an internal order in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as when trying to post costs or create a settlement.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order you are trying to use may not be defined as an internal order in the system. It could be a different type of order, such as a production order or a sales order.
  Order Status: The internal order may be in a status that does not allow for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., closed or deleted).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the order from being recognized as an internal order.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo