How To Fix AD_IW002 - No product structure exists for the sales order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD_IW - Message Class for Inspection Workbench

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No product structure exists for the sales order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD_IW002 - No product structure exists for the sales order ?

  The SAP error message AD_IW002: No product structure exists for the sales order typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or process a sales order that does not have an associated product structure defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with configurable products or when the sales order is expected to reference a bill of materials (BOM) or a routing that has not been set up correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Product Structure: The sales order is for a configurable product, but the necessary configuration profile or product structure (like BOM or routing) has not been defined.
  Incorrect Sales Order Data: The sales order may have been created with incorrect or incomplete data, leading to the absence of a valid product structure.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the product may not be set up correctly, or the relevant configuration profiles are missing.
  Status of the Sales Order: The sales order may be in a status that does not allow for the generation of a product structure.
  Configuration Profile Not Assigned: If the product is configurable, the configuration profile may not be assigned to the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Product Structure: Verify that the product structure (BOM, routing, or configuration profile) exists for the material in question. You can do this by checking the material master data.
  Create or Update BOM/Routing: If the product structure is missing, create or update the BOM or routing for the material.
  Review Sales Order Data: Ensure that the sales order is created with the correct material number and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check Configuration Profiles: If the product is configurable, ensure that the correct configuration profile is assigned to the material.
  Status Check: Make sure that the sales order is in a status that allows for processing and that it is not blocked or in a state that prevents product structure generation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up product structures for configurable products.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), or CS01 (Create BOM) to manage BOMs. For routing, you can use CA03, CA02, or CA01.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views for configuration and BOM.
  Sales Order Management: Use transaction code VA03 to display the sales order and verify its details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.