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

RM164 - Overview

• 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