How To Fix C2140 - Order &: Sales order & is assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Order &: Sales order & is assigned

What causes this issue?

A sales order is assigned to the order. The setting in Customizing
(maintain properties of system messages) prevents the deletion flag
being set.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2140 - Order &: Sales order & is assigned ?

  The SAP error message C2140 indicates that a sales order is already assigned to a particular order type or process, and therefore cannot be processed in the way you are attempting. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to create or modify an order that conflicts with existing assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The sales order you are trying to create or modify is already assigned to another process or order type.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are using may not be compatible with the sales order you are trying to process.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the assignment of sales orders to certain processes or order types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the sales order in question to see if it is already assigned to another process. You can do this by checking the order status and any related documents.
  Use Correct Order