How To Fix WVMI209 - Order type not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVMI - Messages about enhancements for VMI

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Order type not found

What causes this issue?

A purchase order is to be created in IDoc inbound processing. The
document type used is the default type for the transaction for creating
a purchase order (<zh>ME21</>). The system was unable to find this.

System Response

IDoc inbound processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for the transaction, assign a
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMH5>document type</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVMI209 - Order type not found ?

  The SAP error message WVMI209 "Order type not found" typically occurs in the context of production planning or order management when the system cannot find a specified order type in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration settings, missing entries in the order type table, or issues with the master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Order Type Configuration: The order type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type specified in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified order type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The order type may be defined in a different client or environment.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMH1 (for production orders) or OPL8 (for order types) to verify if the order type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the order type is correctly entered in the transaction. Check for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the order type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client Settings:
  
  Confirm that you are working in the correct client where the order type is defined. You can check this in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the order type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to the specific order type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message WVMI209.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.