How To Fix SLS_TEMPLATE007 - Sales template with key '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_TEMPLATE - Messages for sales template

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Sales template with key '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE007 - Sales template with key '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE007 indicates that a sales template with the specified key does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or use a sales template that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Template: The sales template with the specified key has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the template.
  Data Deletion: The template may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VA01 for creating sales orders) and check if the template exists.
  Use transaction code SLS1 or SLS2 to view existing sales templates and verify if the key is correct.
  
  
  
  Create a New Template:
  
  If the template does not exist, you can create a new sales template using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SLS1 for creating a sales template).
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the template.
  
  
  
  Verify Key:
  
  Double-check the key you are using to ensure it is correct. Look for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales templates. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to create and manage sales templates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLS1 (Create Sales Template), SLS2 (Change Sales Template), and SLS3 (Display Sales Template).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the SAP system to avoid access issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLS_TEMPLATE007 error and successfully work with sales templates in SAP.