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 for sales document types in SPRO (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types and ensure that the order type is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area associated with the order type is correctly defined and active.
  Check if the sales area is assigned to the order type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or process the specified order type.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in place, review them to see if they are affecting the availability of the order type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, test the order type selection in a development or quality environment before applying changes to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration)
  VA01 (to create sales orders)
  VA02 (to change sales orders)
  VA03 (to display sales orders)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.