How To Fix VL312 - Order type & is not defined

VL312 - Overview

• 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