SAP ERP Financials and FICO Handbook

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186. What is order type? What are the parameters it controls for IO?
An order type contains many kinds of control information important for managing
orders. This includes many default values that can be called upon when you create
a new order with this order type. You must assign each order to an order type that
transfers specified parameters to the order.
The order type is client specific, which means that an order type can be used
in all controlling areas.
The order type controls/determines the following fields for an order:
■ Order Category
■ Number Assignment
■ Control Indicator
■ CO Partner Updating
■ Order Classification
■ Commitment Management
■ Revenue Posting
■ Integrated Planning
■ Settlement Profile
■ Planning Profile
■ Budget Profile
■ Status Management
187. What is an order category?
An order category is a technical classification criterion for IOs. The order category
determines the SAP application to which an order belongs, and controls the functions
with which an order can be processed. The standard order categories are:
■ 01—IO (CO)
■ 02—Accrual Calculation Order (CO)
■ 03—Model Order (CO)
■ 04—CO Production Orders
■ 05—Product Cost Collector