How To Fix /SAPPO/ORDER055 - This type of order closing is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/ORDER -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: This type of order closing is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER055 - This type of order closing is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER055: This type of order closing is not valid typically occurs when there is an attempt to close an order in a manner that is not permitted by the system's configuration or the current status of the order. This error is often related to Purchase Orders (POs) or Production Orders in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Order Status: The order may not be in a status that allows it to be closed. For example, if the order is still open or has pending activities (like goods receipts or invoices), it cannot be closed.
  Order Type: The type of order you are trying to close may not support the closing method you are using. Different order types have different rules regarding closure.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow for the type of closure you are attempting. This could be due to settings in the order type configuration or in the overall system