How To Fix VL312 - Order type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Order type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL312 - Order type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL312 indicates that the order type specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a delivery for a sales order or another document type, and the system cannot find the corresponding order type configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a new order type that has not been set up or an existing order type that has been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type entered in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Client-Specific Settings: The order type may be defined in a different client or environment, and you are working in a client where it is not available.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the configuration may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVAA (for sales order types) or OVL2 (for delivery order types) to check if the order type is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the order type you are entering is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Client Settings:
  
  Make sure you are working in the correct client. If the order type is defined in another client, you may need to switch to that client or replicate the configuration in your current client.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the order type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary configurations were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides that pertain to the order types in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVAA - Define Sales Order Types
  OVL2 - Define Delivery Order Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify order types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL312 error and implement a solution to resolve it.