How To Fix /SAPAPO/VERS_MERGE119 - No order category defined for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VERS_MERGE -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: No order category defined for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VERS_MERGE119 - No order category defined for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VERS_MERGE119 No order category defined for &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to process an order or a planning object, but it cannot find a corresponding order category for the specified object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the order category has not been defined in the system for the specific order type or planning object you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the order type may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the order categories correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Order Category:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Navigate to the relevant area where order categories are defined (usually under the "Order Management" or "Master Data" sections).
  Ensure that the order category for the specified order type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the order type in question. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the order type is correctly linked to an order category.
  If you are using a custom order type, ensure that it has been properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, check the code to ensure that it correctly handles the order categories and does not inadvertently lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER or /SAPAPO/OM_MAINTAIN to access order management settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/VERS_MERGE119 No order category defined for &1.