How To Fix VG154 - No matchcode for sales order & available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No matchcode for sales order & available

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.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG154 - No matchcode for sales order & available ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG154 - No matchcode for sales order & available
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message VG154 typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when the system tries to find or use a matchcode (search help) for a sales order but cannot find one that fits the criteria or is available for the given sales order.
  More specifically:
  
  The system is trying to find a matchcode (search help) for a sales order number or related data but fails because no matchcode is defined or available for the sales order type or the specific scenario.
  This can happen during sales order creation, change, or when referencing sales orders in other transactions or reports.
  It may also occur if the matchcode object or search help is not properly configured or assigned in the system.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing or incorrect matchcode configuration:
  
  The matchcode object or search help for sales orders is not defined or assigned in the system.
  
  
  Sales order type or scenario not supported:
  
  The system does not have a matchcode defined for the particular sales order type or the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Authorization issues:
  
  The user may not have the required authorization to use the matchcode or search help.
  
  
  Custom developments or enhancements:
  
  If there are custom developments or user exits involved, they might be incorrectly handling the matchcode logic.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Matchcode Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the matchcode object for sales orders exists.
  Use transaction SE93 or SE80 to check the search help assigned to the sales order fields.
  Verify if the matchcode object is assigned to the sales order type or the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Assign or Create Matchcode:
  
  If missing, create or assign the appropriate matchcode object for sales orders.
  Use transaction SE11 to create or maintain matchcode objects.
  Use transaction SE84 (Repository Information System) ? Search Helps to check existing search helps.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction OVAK or VOV8 to check sales order type settings.
  Verify if the sales order type supports the search help or matchcode functionality.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to use the matchcode/search help.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debug / Analyze:
  
  If the problem persists, debug the program or user exit where the error occurs to identify why the matchcode is not found.
  Check for any custom code or enhancements that might interfere with standard matchcode processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VG154.
  Sometimes, specific patches or notes address known issues with matchcode handling.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Matchcode (Search Help):
  
  Matchcodes are SAP’s way of providing search helps to find data records easily. They are often linked to fields or objects like sales orders.
  
  
  Sales Order Processing Transactions:
  
  The error can occur in transactions like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or custom transactions referencing sales orders.
  
  
  Transaction Codes to Check:
  
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check matchcode objects)
  SE84 - Repository Information System (to check search helps)
  VOV8 - Sales Order Types
  SU53 - Authorization check
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG154 - No matchcode for sales order & available
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect matchcode/search help configuration for sales orders
  
  
  Solution
  Check and assign correct matchcode/search help; verify sales order type config; check authorizations
  
  
  Tools
  SE11, SE84, VOV8, SU53, debugging
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes for known issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.