How To Fix RM231 - Sales order & / & does not exist

RM231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Sales order & / & does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM231 - Sales order & / & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RM231 indicates that a specific sales order does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a sales order that either has not been created, has been deleted, or is not available in the current context (e.g., due to authorization issues or incorrect selection criteria).
  Causes of RM231 Error
  
  Non-existent Sales Order: The sales order number you are trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Input: The sales order number may have been entered incorrectly (typos, wrong format, etc.).
  Deleted Sales Order: The sales order may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the sales order.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization.
  
  Solutions to RM231 Error
  
  Verify Sales Order Number: Double-check the sales order number you are trying to access for any typographical