How To Fix V_O2C016 - Order type & cannot be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V_O2C - Message Class for O2C

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Order type & cannot be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V_O2C016 - Order type & cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message V_O2C016 "Order type & cannot be selected" typically occurs in the context of sales order processing. This error indicates that the specified order type is not available for selection in the current context, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include missing settings in the sales document type configuration.
  Status of the Order Type: The order type may be inactive or not allowed for the current transaction or user.
  Sales Area Settings: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) associated with the order type may not be set up correctly.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process orders of that type.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic (user exits, BAdIs) that restricts the selection of certain order types based on specific conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings