How To Fix M_OBOM_WB_GNRL042 - Document &1 is neither a quotation nor a sales order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Document &1 is neither a quotation nor a sales order

What causes this issue?

This document is neither a quotation nor a sales order.

System Response

You cannot process the document any further. The Order Engineering
Workbench allows you to process quotations and sales orders only.

How to fix this error?

Choose a quotation or a sales order as the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL042 - Document &1 is neither a quotation nor a sales order ?

  The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL042 indicates that the document you are trying to process is neither a quotation nor a sales order. This error typically occurs in the context of working with Bill of Materials (BOM) or when trying to create or modify a BOM that is linked to a sales document.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document you are referencing (e.g., a sales order or quotation) is not of the expected type. It may be a different document type that is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed as a sales order or quotation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the document type.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong document number or type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Type: Check the document number you are using and ensure it is indeed a sales order or quotation. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., VA03 for sales orders) and confirming the document type.
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document is in a status that allows it to be processed. For example, it should not be deleted or archived.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to sales documents in the SAP system. Ensure that the document types are correctly defined and that the system is set up to recognize them.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific error message and its context.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more detailed assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the documents in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.