How To Fix /SCMB/ODM_ORDA020 - The technical name of the order data area &1 is invalid

/SCMB/ODM_ORDA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ODM_ORDA -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The technical name of the order data area &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_ORDA020 - The technical name of the order data area &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_ORDA020 indicates that there is an issue with the technical name of the order data area in the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find or recognize the specified order data area, which can be due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Technical Name: The technical name provided for the order data area does not exist in the system or is incorrectly specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order data area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified order data area.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the order data area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Technical Name: Verify that the technical name of the order data area is correct. Ensure that it matches the expected format and naming conventions.
  Configuration Review: Go to the configuration