How To Fix OE440 - Could not find data for SD-DocNo & in VBAK or LIKP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Could not find data for SD-DocNo & in VBAK or LIKP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE440 - Could not find data for SD-DocNo & in VBAK or LIKP ?

  The SAP error message OE440, which states "Could not find data for SD-DocNo & in VBAK or LIKP," typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when the system is unable to locate the specified sales document number in the relevant database tables (VBAK for sales order header data and LIKP for delivery header data).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The sales document number you are trying to access may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to a failed update or data corruption.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SD module that prevent the system from retrieving the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the sales document number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check if the document is still available.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales document.
  Check for Deletion/Archiving: If the document has been deleted or archived, you may need to restore it from an archive or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is consistent and there are no corruption issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), and SE16N (Data Browser) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Sales and Distribution for additional insights into how documents are managed and retrieved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the OE440 error in SAP.