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Changing config options on standard order type 'OR'

Former Member
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Hello experts,

We need to change the config options on the delivered Standard Order Type "OR". Can we just change the config options on "OR"? Or do we need to make a copy of "OR" to "ZOR" and then make our config changes. What are the consequences of changing "OR". We have a SAP client that will remain as delivered config for reference. So is there any consequences to changing delivered config to an alternative standard configuration option.

This is a new project and we are trying to determine configuration policy.

Thanks,

  Matt

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former_member184080
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Dear Matt,

It is always recommended to copy the existing SAP order type and create new one by prefixing either "Z" or "Y".

Please refer SAP hep on this:

Recommendation

For small changes, SAP recommends that you copy similar existing sales document types in the standard SAP R/3 System and make the appropriate changes. Small changes might, for example, be, a changed description, a different number range or a different increment for the numbering of items.  The name is to start with the letter Z as SAP keeps this range free in the standard system. This procedure has the following advantages:

  • All the specifications of the existing sales document type are copied. In particular, the data concerning, for example, partner determination, pricing or document flow which you would otherwise have to edit manually is copied.
  • You can test your new sales document types in respect to the settings made without having to edit the other settings.
  • When copying sales document types, item categories and schedule line categories, the SAP R/3 System automatically creates a log with the copied data. Using the log, you can check whether all of the copied data applies to your sales document type or whether you need to make changes.

Regards, Sai Krishna.

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former_member184065
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Dear,

We need to change the config options on the delivered Standard Order Type "OR". Can we just change the config options on "OR"?

What is the benefit If you change the configuration options in standard SO type ?

Note : Will you get any advantages ?

Thanks,

Naren

former_member182378
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Matt,

Could you please explain -

We have a SAP client that will remain as delivered config for reference.

Why shouldn't we make changes in standard document types (e.g. OR)?

Arun has probably answered that question.

To make it clearer, please take below example:

In sales document type OR you have made some changes e.g.

Number range - from 02 to Z1

Reference mandatory - from blank to B

Delivery type - from LF to Z1LF

Billing type - from F2 to Z1F2

Billing block - from blank to ZB

Now, the business works with the above setup, creating transaction data.

And the settings are suited to the business requirement.

After an upgrade (version), OR shall again be set to its default settings.

Meaning

Number range would be again 02 (not Z1)

Billing block would again be blank (not ZB)

etc.

But if you create a ZOR (or YOR) the changes done in those documents shall not be touched when there is an upgrade.

Therefore SAP recommends to create your own documents by copying the standard documents.

And to not change the standard documents.

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Hi

former_member183879
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Hi Matt,

I think people have already answered you , but again to reiterate the point that standard settings should not be changed , it is always the universally followed practice to copy the standard ones and create a Z one or Y one with the necessary settings for the organisation.

That way you are not missing anything SAP has given you, but   you also get what your enterprise is looking for.

former_member184701
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dear, SAP recommends to not change the standard types.

please copy from OR to whatever you need (Z**) and make your changes.

good luck