How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_GWS012 - Sales Order with key '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_GWS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Sales Order with key '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_GWS012 - Sales Order with key '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_GWS012 indicates that a sales order with the specified key does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to access or manipulate a sales order that cannot be found in the database. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Sales Order Key: The key provided in the request may be incorrect or malformed. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect format.
  Sales Order Deletion: The sales order may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the sales order, leading to the system not being able to retrieve it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or third-party applications), there may be synchronization issues causing the sales order not to be found.
  Incorrect System Environment: The request may be sent to the wrong system or client where the sales order does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Sales Order Key: Double-check the sales order key being used in the request. Ensure it is correct and in the proper format.
  Check Sales Order Status: Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) in SAP GUI to check if the sales order exists and is active.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the request has the necessary authorizations to access the sales order.
  Check for Deletion or Archiving: Investigate if the sales order has been deleted or archived. If it has been archived, you may need to restore it or access it through the archive.
  System and Client Verification: Ensure that the request is being sent to the correct SAP system and client where the sales order is supposed to exist.
  Consult Logs and Traces: Check the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD module for Sales and Distribution) for more insights on handling sales orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.