How To Fix /SCMB/ODM_ORC057 - A data area cannot be created using table type &2

/SCMB/ODM_ORC057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ODM_ORC -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: A data area cannot be created using table type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_ORC057 - A data area cannot be created using table type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_ORC057 indicates that there is an issue with creating a data area using a specific table type in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system encounters a problem with the configuration or the data structure being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Table Type: The specified table type (&2) may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data area or the related settings in the system.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not support the creation of a data area with the specified parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the data area.
  Technical Limitations: There may be technical limitations or restrictions in the system that prevent the creation of the data area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Type: Verify that the table type