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How To Fix V1888 - You cannot change order type &2 after you've pressed


V1888 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

  • Message number: 888

  • Message text: You cannot change order type &2 after you've pressed

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have changed the order type from &V1& to &V2&. If you confirm this
    message with <Enter>, you can't undo the change to the order type
    because order type &V1& has not been maintained as an alternative order
    type for &V2& in Customizing.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to change the order type to &V2&, choose <Enter>. If you
    don't, select the original order type &V1&.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


V1888 - Details

  • The SAP error message V1888, which states "You cannot change order type &2 after you've pressed ," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that once you have entered a sales order and pressed Enter, the system has locked the order type, preventing any further changes to it.
    
    Cause: Order Type Locking: In SAP, certain fields, including the order type, are locked after the initial entry is confirmed (i.e., after pressing Enter). This is to maintain data integrity and ensure that the order processing follows the defined business rules. Business Logic: The system is designed to prevent changes to critical fields that could affect the processing of the order, such as pricing, availability checks, and other related processes.
    Solution: Recreate the Order: If you need to change the order type, the most straightforward solution is to cancel the current order and create a new one with

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