How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA731 - Sales order type for forecast objects not maintained for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Sales order type for forecast objects not maintained for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA731 - Sales order type for forecast objects not maintained for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA731 indicates that there is an issue with the sales order type configuration for forecast objects in a specific company code. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid sales order type associated with the forecast object for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales order type for forecast objects has not been maintained in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the error message may not have the necessary sales order type configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data that prevent the system from recognizing the sales order type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Sales Document Types.
  Ensure that the sales order type for forecast objects is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Order Type:
  
  If the sales order type is missing, you will need to create or maintain it.
  Define the sales order type and ensure it is linked to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Sales Order Type to Forecast Objects:
  
  Ensure that the sales order type is correctly assigned to the forecast objects in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the sales order type and the company code.
  Check for any transport requests that may not have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OVAA (for sales order types) or OVAG (for sales document types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on maintaining sales order types and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAWE_BO_SA731 error and ensure that the sales order type for forecast objects is properly maintained for the specified company code.