How To Fix VG211 - Order type & is not in Table TVAK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Order type & is not in Table TVAK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG211 - Order type & is not in Table TVAK ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VG211: Order type & is not in Table TVAK:
  
  Error Message
  VG211: Order type & is not in Table TVAK
  
  The & symbol in the message is a placeholder for the actual order type value that caused the error.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or reference an order type that does not exist in the SAP table TVAK.
  
  TVAK is the standard SAP table that stores Sales Document Types (order types).
  If the order type you are using in a transaction or configuration is not maintained in TVAK, the system cannot find it and throws this error.
  Common scenarios:
  
  Custom order type has not been created or maintained properly.
  Typographical error in the order type entered.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in sales document types.
  Data inconsistency or transport issues where the order type is missing in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Order Type:
  
  Verify the order type you are using in the transaction or configuration.
  Make sure it is correctly spelled and valid.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Order Type in TVAK:
  
  Use transaction VOV8 (Maintain Sales Document Types) to check if the order type exists.
  If it does not exist, create or maintain the order type as required.
  Ensure all necessary settings for the order type are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Sales Document Header ? Define Sales Document Types.
  Verify that the order type is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the order type exists in the development system but not in the production system, check transport requests.
  Import the relevant customizing transport to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure the user is entering a valid order type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Table TVAK: Stores sales document types (order types).
  Transaction VOV8: Used to maintain sales document types.
  SPRO Path: Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Sales Document Header ? Define Sales Document Types.
  Common SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to specific order type issues; check SAP Support Portal if the problem persists.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program or user exit, check the code to ensure the order type is correctly fetched and validated.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG211: Order type & is not in Table TVAK
  
  
  Cause
  Order type not maintained in TVAK table
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain order type in VOV8 / SPRO; verify spelling; check transports
  
  
  Table
  TVAK (Sales Document Types)
  
  
  Transaction
  VOV8 (Maintain Sales Document Types)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific order type causing the error, I can help you with more tailored instructions.