How To Fix /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL048 - PO wrong order type '&1' ('&2'/'&3')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: PO wrong order type '&1' ('&2'/'&3')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL048 - PO wrong order type '&1' ('&2'/'&3') ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL048 indicates that there is an issue with the order type of a Purchase Order (PO) in the system. The message typically states that the order type is incorrect or not recognized, which can lead to issues in processing the PO.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type specified in the PO does not match the expected order types configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system regarding the allowed order types for the specific purchasing organization or plant.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly entered an invalid order type when creating the PO.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the order types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type: Verify the order type specified in the PO. Ensure that it is a valid order type that is configured in the system.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the purchasing organization and plant to ensure that the order types are correctly defined and allowed.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings).
  Navigate to: Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Order Types.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the order type was entered incorrectly, correct it in the PO and save the changes.
  Consult Documentation: Check any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific order types that should be used in your organization.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify any custom code or enhancements that may be affecting the order type validation.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage POs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user creating or modifying the PO has the necessary authorizations to use the specified order type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL048.