How To Fix RU138 - Order & has no object reference

RU138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Order & has no object reference

What causes this issue?

The order does not refer to an object.

System Response

The system checks whether a structure explosion is possible for the
technical object (equipment or functional location). If a technical
object has not been entered in the order, a structure explosion is not
possible.

How to fix this error?

The function is only possible if the order refers to an object. You can
use an order maintenance transaction to enter an object reference.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RU138 - Details

• The SAP error message RU138 ("Order & has no object reference") typically occurs in the context of order management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid object reference for the specified order, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object Reference: The order may not have been properly created or saved, leading to a lack of an associated object reference.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity related to the order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the order or its associated objects.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the system could lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the order was transported from one system to another, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Order Creation: Verify that the order was created correctly and that all necessary data