How To Fix KN040 - Sales order & / item & does not exist

KN040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Sales order & / item & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The sales order item you are trying to use does not exist in the system.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing sales order item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN040 - Sales order & / item & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN040 indicates that a sales order and/or item does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a sales order that either has not been created, has been deleted, or is not available in the specified context.
  Causes of KN040 Error
  
  Incorrect Sales Order Number: The sales order number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Sales Order Deletion: The sales order may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the sales order.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the sales order not being available.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number associated with the sales order may be incorrect or does not exist in the order.
  
  Solutions to KN040 Error
  
  Verify Sales Order