How To Fix CO835 - Enter sales order or WBS element

CO835 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Enter sales order or WBS element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO835 - Enter sales order or WBS element ?

  The SAP error message CO835 ("Enter sales order or WBS element") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost management when you are trying to post costs or create a cost object without specifying a valid sales order or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This error is common in transactions related to cost center accounting, internal orders, or project systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Order or WBS Element: The most common cause of this error is that the system requires either a sales order or a WBS element to be specified for the transaction you are trying to perform, and neither has been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a sales order or WBS element for certain transactions, and these settings may not be aligned with your current process.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields in the transaction screen.
  
  
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