How To Fix SKWG_ERROR101 - The specified SO type &1 has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWG_ERROR - Subscription: Error Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: The specified SO type &1 has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWG_ERROR101 - The specified SO type &1 has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message SKWG_ERROR101 indicates that the specified Sales Order (SO) type has not been defined in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to create or process a sales order using a sales order type that is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Sales Order Type: The sales order type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sales order type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified sales order type.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the sales order type entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Verify if the specified sales order type exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create Sales Order Type:
  
  If the sales order type is missing, you can create a new one by following the configuration steps in SPRO.
  Ensure that all necessary settings (like number ranges, item categories, etc.) are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the sales order type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the sales order type is entered correctly in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the sales order type or its configuration, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SKWG_ERROR101 error and successfully work with the sales order types in your SAP system.