How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM002 - Invalid order type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Invalid order type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM002 - Invalid order type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM002 Invalid order type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system encounters an order type that is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a planned order, production order, or when processing data in the APO system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific planning scenario.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be properly configured in the system settings, leading to it being unrecognized.
  Master Data Issues: The order type may not be linked to the relevant master data (like material master or production version).
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently added or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified order type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the order type is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the order type is active and assigned to the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master and ensure that the order type is linked correctly.
  Ensure that the production version or any other relevant master data is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the order type in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the order type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the order type in question.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM01 (for order type configuration) or /SAPAPO/OM02 (for order type assignment) to check the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.