How To Fix RM164 - The sales order does not exist in the plant you entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 164

• Message text: The sales order does not exist in the plant you entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM164 - The sales order does not exist in the plant you entered ?

  The SAP error message RM164, which states "The sales order does not exist in the plant you entered," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the sales order and the plant specified in the transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Entry: The plant entered in the transaction does not match the plant associated with the sales order.
  Sales Order Not Created for the Plant: The sales order may not have been created for the specified plant, or it may have been created for a different plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  Sales Order Deletion: The sales order might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Plant Information:
  
  Check the plant entered in the transaction and ensure it is correct.
  Confirm that the sales order is indeed associated with the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order Details:
  
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view the details of the sales order and confirm its plant assignment.
  Ensure that the sales order exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the material is available in the specified plant.
  Verify the customer master data to ensure that the customer is linked to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the sales order processing is set up correctly for the plants involved.
  
  
  
  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) for managing sales orders.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales order processing and error handling.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales order and the plant in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM164 error and implement the appropriate solution.