How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV413 - Message type could not be determined for Order Type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Message type could not be determined for Order Type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV413 - Message type could not be determined for Order Type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV413 indicates that the system is unable to determine the message type for a specific order type (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of message determination processes, where the system is trying to find the appropriate message type to use for a given order type, but fails to do so.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The message type for the specified order type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the order type is newly created or if the configuration was not completed properly.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Message Determination Procedure: The message determination procedure for the order type may not be set up correctly, or the relevant entries may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant area for message determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, etc.) and check if the message type is configured for the order type in question.
  Ensure that the message determination procedure is correctly assigned to the order type.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the order type you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant transaction (e.g., VA01 for sales orders, CO01 for production orders, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Message Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the message determination procedure assigned to the order type. Ensure that it includes the necessary message types and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration settings related to message determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring message determination for your particular module (e.g., SD, PP).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  NACE - Message Control
  OVAH - Define Order Types (for Sales Orders)
  C223 - Define Order Types (for Production Orders)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on message determination issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the order creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.