How To Fix MW746 - No sales order was created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 746

• Message text: No sales order was created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW746 - No sales order was created ?

  The SAP error message MW746 ("No sales order was created") typically occurs during the sales order processing or when trying to create a sales order in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields in the sales order may be missing or incorrectly filled out. This can include customer information, material numbers, or pricing details.
  
  
  Material Availability: The material being ordered may not be available for sale, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured or may not exist for the customer or material.
  
  
  Customer Master Data Issues: The customer master data may be incomplete or not set up correctly, such as missing credit limits or blocked status.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the sales order may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Pricing Issues: There may be issues with pricing conditions, such as missing pricing records or invalid condition types.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields in the sales order are filled out correctly. Review the input data for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Verify Material Availability: Check if the material is available for sale and is correctly set up in the system. You can do this by checking the material master data.
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration: Ensure that the sales area is correctly configured and exists for the customer and material. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Examine Customer Master Data: Review the customer master data for completeness. Ensure that the customer is not blocked and that credit limits are set appropriately.
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: Verify that the document type used for the sales order is correctly configured in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator for this.
  
  
  Investigate Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions to ensure that they are valid and that there are no missing records. You can use transaction codes like VK11 or VK12 to review pricing conditions.
  
  
  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) to troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues related to the MW746 error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may provide specific fixes or patches.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed information on sales order processing and configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.