How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM031 - Order type is invalid; check your entry

/SAPAPO/PCM031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Order type is invalid; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM031 - Order type is invalid; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM031 Order type is invalid; check your entry typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the order type being used in a planning or execution process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Type: The order type entered does not exist in the system or is not defined in the relevant configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be properly configured in the APO system or may not be linked to the relevant planning area.
  Master Data Issues: The order type may not be assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., product, location).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified order type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Type:
  
  Verify that the order type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do