How To Fix PORD_MESSAGES017 - No Sales Order Data exists for the selection criteria.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PORD_MESSAGES - Message class for PORD services

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No Sales Order Data exists for the selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES017 - No Sales Order Data exists for the selection criteria. ?

  The SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES017 ("No Sales Order Data exists for the selection criteria") typically occurs when a user attempts to retrieve or display sales order data, but the system cannot find any records that match the specified selection criteria. This can happen in various transactions or reports related to sales orders.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria (such as date range, sales organization, customer, material, etc.) do not match any existing sales orders in the system.
  Data Not Yet Created: There may be no sales orders created for the specified parameters, or the sales orders may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the sales order data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or third-party applications), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Filters Applied: There may be filters applied in the report or transaction that are too restrictive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria to ensure they are correct. Make sure to include all relevant parameters and consider broadening the criteria (e.g., expanding date ranges).
  Verify Data Existence: Confirm that sales orders exist in the system for the criteria you are using. You can do this by checking the sales order table (e.g., VBAK for header data and VBAP for item data) directly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales order data. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  Check for Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, check for any issues with data synchronization that may be causing the absence of sales order data.
  Remove Filters: If applicable, try removing any filters that may be applied in the report or transaction to see if data appears without them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to sales orders include VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), and VA05 (List of Sales Orders).
  Tables: Key tables for sales order data include:
  
  VBAK: Sales Document: Header Data
  VBAP: Sales Document: Item Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on sales order processing and reporting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.