How To Fix AD01177 - For order & there is no sales order item or contract item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD01 - DI Processor (Expense-related Billing)

• Message number: 177

• Message text: For order & there is no sales order item or contract item

What causes this issue?

You can use this type of results analysis only if on the order at least
one item from a sales order is assigned.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use a different type of results analysis.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD01177 - For order & there is no sales order item or contract item ?

  The SAP error message AD01177 indicates that there is an issue with the order you are trying to process. Specifically, it states that there is no sales order item or contract item associated with the order in question. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a delivery, invoice, or perform other operations that require a valid sales order or contract.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Sales Order or Contract: The order you are trying to process does not have an associated sales order item or contract item. This could be due to:
  
  The order was created incorrectly.
  The sales order or contract was deleted or not saved properly.
  The order type does not require a sales order or contract.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are using may not be configured to link to a sales order or contract.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect references in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Details: Verify the details of the order you are trying to process. Ensure that it has a valid sales order or contract associated with it. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the order in question and checking the related documents.
  Ensuring that the sales order or contract is active and not deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Link Sales Order/Contract: If the order does not have an associated sales order or contract, you may need to create one or link an existing one to the order.
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the order type you are using. Ensure that it is set up to allow for the association with sales orders or contracts.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to check or create the necessary documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to order processing and sales order management for more context on how orders and contracts are linked.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.