How To Fix T1197 - At least one order position must exist

T1197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 197

• Message text: At least one order position must exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1197 - At least one order position must exist ?

  The SAP error message T1197, which states "At least one order position must exist," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires at least one order item or position, but none exists in the context of the transaction you are executing. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders.
  Causes:
  
  No Order Items Created: The most common cause is that the order you are trying to process does not have any line items or positions created.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You may be using a transaction code that expects an order with items, but you are either in the wrong transaction or have not selected the correct order.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to the order being saved without any items.
  Order Deletion: The order might have been deleted or not saved