How To Fix RM144 - No sales orders were found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No sales orders were found for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM144 - No sales orders were found for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message RM144 ("No sales orders were found for material &1") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to sales orders for a specific material, but the system cannot find any sales orders associated with that material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No Sales Orders Exist: The most straightforward reason is that there are simply no sales orders created for the specified material in the system.
  Material Not Assigned to Sales Order: The material may not be assigned to any sales order due to various reasons, such as incorrect material number or sales order not being created yet.
  Sales Order Status: The sales orders might exist, but they could be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., closed, canceled).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or error in the material number entered, leading to the system not finding the correct sales order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the sales orders for that material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Sales Orders: Verify if there are any sales orders created for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VA05 (List of Sales Orders).
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that the material number entered is correct. Check for any leading or trailing spaces or incorrect characters.
  Check Material Status: Make sure that the material is active and has been properly set up in the system.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view sales orders. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Create Sales Order: If no sales orders exist and you need to create one, you can do so using transaction code VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the material or sales order processes, consult with colleagues or your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  VA05: List of Sales Orders
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on sales order processing and material management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM144 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.