How To Fix SDOC_REPORTING008 - Item number is not available; selected line belongs to a sales document

SDOC_REPORTING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDOC_REPORTING - Messages in Sales document reporting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Item number is not available; selected line belongs to a sales document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDOC_REPORTING008 - Item number is not available; selected line belongs to a sales document ?

  The SAP error message SDOC_REPORTING008 indicates that the item number you are trying to access or process is not available because it belongs to a sales document. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) reporting or when trying to access specific item details in a sales order or related document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Not Available: The item number you are trying to reference may not be available for the operation you are attempting to perform. This could be due to the item being part of a sales document that is not currently open or accessible.
  Document Status: The sales document may be in a status that does not allow for certain operations (e.g., it may be completed, canceled, or in a locked state).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incomplete entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions