How To Fix VT361 - Order type $ contains category $ which is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Order type $ contains category $ which is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You selected production order type &V1& which has order type
&V2&. This order type is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please enter an order type with a valid type (10, 20 oder 30).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT361 - Order type $ contains category $ which is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VT361 indicates that there is an issue with the order type in the context of transportation management or logistics. Specifically, it states that the order type you are trying to use contains a category that is not allowed. This typically occurs when the configuration settings for the order type do not align with the categories defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The order type may be configured to use a category that is not permitted in the system settings.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the order type may not have been completed, leading to a mismatch between the order type and its allowed categories.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an invalid order type or category is being selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section