How To Fix VK252 - Order type & is not defined

VK252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Order type & is not defined

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VK252 - Details

• The SAP error message VK252 indicates that the order type specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or production planning (PP) when trying to create or process an order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a new order type that has not been set up or an existing one that has been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Client-Specific Settings: The order type may not be defined for the specific client you are working in.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), it may not have been properly transported or activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant