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., invalid dates, quantities, etc.).
  Dependencies Not Met: Certain dependencies or prerequisites for order creation may not be fulfilled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data is available and correctly configured. This includes checking the material master, BOM, and routing.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the order type is correct. This may involve checking settings in the Production Planning module.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to create the order. This can be done by checking user roles and permissions.
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the order creation process.
  Input Validation: Review the input data for the order creation process to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data is valid.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CO01 (Create Production Order) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to test the order creation process.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production order creation and related configuration settings.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.