How To Fix CO793 - It does not make sense selecting sales document item without sales order

CO793 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 793

• Message text: It does not make sense selecting sales document item without sales order

What causes this issue?

Selecting by sales order item does not make sense if no sales order has
been specified for the selection.

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 the following selection criteria:
sales order
sales order/sales order item

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO793 - It does not make sense selecting sales document item without sales order ?

  The SAP error message CO793, which states "It does not make sense selecting sales document item without sales order," typically occurs in the context of production planning or controlling when trying to process a sales document item that is not linked to a sales order. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving production orders, sales order processing, or when working with the SAP Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Order: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a sales order to be associated with the sales document item you are trying to process. If the sales document item is not linked to a valid sales order, the system cannot proceed.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to this