How To Fix /PF1/MSG_IPM_P258 - Order Creation failed. Dummy order &1 &2 &3 created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_IPM_P -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Order Creation failed. Dummy order &1 &2 &3 created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_P258 - Order Creation failed. Dummy order &1 &2 &3 created. ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_P258 Order Creation failed. Dummy order &1 &2 &3 created. typically indicates that there was an issue during the creation of a production order or a similar order type in the SAP system. The message suggests that instead of a successful order creation, a "dummy" order was created, which usually means that the system was unable to complete the order creation process due to some error or missing information.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master, BOM, routing, etc.) may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the order type settings or in the related modules (like Production Planning).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create the order.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or issues with the SAP application server.
  Input Data Issues: The data provided during order creation may be incorrect or incomplete (e.g.,