How To Fix CO799 - Enter sales order/project/WBS element or order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Enter sales order/project/WBS element or order

What causes this issue?

Your entries are not sufficient to call up the order progress report.

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?

You should enter:
sales order
project/WBS element
production order/planned order/network
Combinations of these elements are permitted.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO799 - Enter sales order/project/WBS element or order ?

  The SAP error message CO799 ("Enter sales order/project/WBS element or order") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs or perform a transaction that requires a reference to a sales order, project, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) element, or internal order, but none of these have been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction you are trying to execute requires a reference to a sales order, project, WBS element, or internal order, but you have not provided one.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain fields to be filled in for specific transactions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you enter a valid sales order, project, WBS element, or internal order in the relevant field of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Check Configuration: If you believe you are entering the correct information and still receiving the error, check with your SAP administrator or consultant to ensure that the system configuration allows for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Review Transaction Type: Make sure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the context. Some transactions may have specific requirements for references.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you are working with to understand the requirements for entering sales orders, projects, or orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes related to cost postings, such as KB21N (Enter Manual Repostings), KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), or others in the CO module.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and enter data related to sales orders, projects, or internal orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates available.
  Training and Documentation: If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing additional training or documentation to help them understand the requirements for entering the necessary references.
  
  By addressing the missing information and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the CO799 error in SAP.