How To Fix VF070 - Order type &1 is not defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Order type &1 is not defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF070 - Order type &1 is not defined. ?

  The SAP error message VF070, which states "Order type &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of billing or sales order processing. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid order type for the specified order number, which can prevent the completion of billing documents or sales order processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Order Type Configuration: The order type specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the order type not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction, leading to the system not recognizing 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: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified order type.
  System Environment: The error may occur if the order type is defined in a different client or environment than the one being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Sales and Distribution (SD) or Billing.
  Verify that the order type in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the order type entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct and matches the defined order types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the order type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the order type. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Make sure that you are working in the correct client where the order type is defined. You can check this by looking at the client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific order type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVAH (for maintaining order types) or VOTXN (for billing document types) to check and maintain order types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VF070 error in your SAP system.