How To Fix SO404 - & is a negative word

SO404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 404

• Message text: & is a negative word

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO404 - & is a negative word ?

  The SAP error message SO404 typically indicates an issue related to the sales order processing, specifically that the system cannot find a valid sales order for the specified criteria. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect input data, missing sales order details, or issues with the configuration of the sales order processing in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sales Order Number: The sales order number entered may not exist in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the sales order number or related fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the sales order.
  Sales Order Status: The sales order may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., deleted or archived).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sales order processing in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Sales Order Number: Double-check the sales order number for accuracy