How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E472 - Order type grp for Functional Monitoring is not found for order type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Order type grp for Functional Monitoring is not found for order type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E472 - Order type grp for Functional Monitoring is not found for order type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E472 indicates that there is an issue with the order type group for Functional Monitoring not being found for a specific order type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with order types in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type specified in the error message does not have a corresponding entry in the configuration for order type groups in the Functional Monitoring settings.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being referenced may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the order type group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Functional Monitoring in your SAP system.
  Verify that the order type in question is correctly defined and associated with an order type group.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new entry or modify the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the order type referenced in the error message is valid and exists in the system.
  You can check this in the relevant transaction (e.g., CO02 for production orders) to see if the order type is available.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  If there are missing objects, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the order type and its associated configurations.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Functional Monitoring and order types for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to order types and Functional Monitoring, such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for development objects.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.