How To Fix WB2B006 - The description of order type & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The description of order type & was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B006 - The description of order type & was not found ?

  The SAP error message WB2B006, which states "The description of order type & was not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description for a specific order type in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration, incorrect settings, or issues with the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Type Description: The order type has not been defined properly in the system, or the description is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The order type may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary descriptions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the order type descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVAH (for Sales Order Types) or VOTXN (for other order types) in SAP.
  Verify that the order type in question is defined and has a valid description.
  
  
  
  Maintain Order Type Descriptions:
  
  If the order type exists but lacks a description, you can add or modify the description in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the language settings are correct, as descriptions can be language-specific.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the order type was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the order type with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the order type and its descriptions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVAH, VOTXN, and SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the underlying tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for order type configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.