How To Fix KI253 - Order & does not exist

KI253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Order & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Order &v1& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KI253 - Details

• The SAP error message KI253 ("Order & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs or perform an action related to a cost object (like an internal order) that the system cannot find. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Order: The internal order you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the order number or the order being deleted or archived.
  Order Status: The order might be in a status that does not allow postings (e.g., closed or completed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or post to the order.
  Company Code/Controlling Area: The order might not belong to the company code or controlling area you are currently working in.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues