How To Fix V1502 - Order type '&3' has not been defined in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Order type '&3' has not been defined in &1

What causes this issue?

<DS>&V1&</> has been converted by the system into <DS>&V2&</>,
according to the settings in Customizing. However sales document type
&V3& is not permitted in <DS>&V2&</>.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If you haven't made any errors, check Customizing:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:TRAN.OVAO>Combine sales organizations</>
<DS:TRAN.OVAM>Combine distribution channels</>
<DS:TRAN.OVAN>Combine divisions</>
<DS:TRAN.OVAZ>Assign permitted order types to the sales areas</>
Once you have made the necessary changes to Customizing, start the
'Create sales document' transaction again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1502 - Order type '&3' has not been defined in &1 ?

  The SAP error message V1502 indicates that the order type specified in the message has not been defined in the system for the specified application area. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or production planning (PP) when trying to process an order that uses an order type that the system does not recognize.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a new order type that has not been set up or an existing order type that has been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the production environment correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Production Planning) and check if the order type is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the order type being used is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the order type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the order type. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific order type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific order type or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.