Defining order types

Every order you specify in Order Entry needs an order type. You can define order types with defaults that determine the kind of invoice created, and the warehouse processing steps. This procedure explains how to define an order type.

Access Order Type (OE51.1).
Specify the order type and a description in the Order Type fields.
Select a status for the order type in the Status field.

Note: You can override the order type when you specify the order.
Select a process type to assign to the order type.

Note: After you use an order type, you cannot change the default process and invoice types.
Select an invoice type to assign to the order type.
If you want a purchase order created with this order type, then select the Create PO check box.

Note: You must select the Create PO check box to also create a drop shipment. Creating a purchase order allows you to either receive the goods in your warehouse or have the vendor ship the goods directly to your customer.
If the vendor delivers the goods directly to the customer with this order type, then select the Drop Shipment check box.
If this is a ship immediate order type, then select the ship immediate options.
Select the Add form action.

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To	Use
List all valid order types	Order Type Listing (OE251)