How To Fix V1457 - Order type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Order type & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Purchase order type &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Purchase order type</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'purchase order types'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1457 - Order type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V1457, which states "Order type & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or related transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a configuration for the specified order type, which is necessary for processing the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incorrect entry.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may have been entered incorrectly, leading the system to not recognize it.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain order types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Verify if the order type in question is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Double-check the order type entered in the transaction. Ensure that it matches the defined order types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the order type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly imported into the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the order type. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific order type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to sales order processing, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on sales order types and their configuration to understand the implications of different settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the V1457 error message in SAP.