How To Fix VR103 - Please select a sales order document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Please select a sales order document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR103 - Please select a sales order document ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR103 - Please select a sales order document
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR103 occurs when the system expects the user to select a sales order document but no sales order has been selected or specified. This typically happens in scenarios where a transaction or process requires a reference to an existing sales order, but the user either:
  
  Has not entered or selected any sales order number.
  Has left the sales order field blank.
  Is trying to proceed in a screen or step where a sales order selection is mandatory.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing or related transactions (e.g., delivery creation, billing, returns).
  When using transaction codes or functions that require a sales order reference.
  In custom programs or user exits where sales order input is mandatory but missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select or Enter a Sales Order:
  
  Make sure to enter a valid sales order number in the required field.
  Use the search help (F4) to find and select the correct sales order if you do not know the number.
  
  
  
  Check the Process Flow:
  
  Verify that you are at the correct step in the transaction where a sales order selection is expected.
  If you are in a custom program or screen, ensure that the sales order selection step is not skipped.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and select sales orders.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If this error appears unexpectedly, check if there are any user exits, BADIs, or custom validations that enforce sales order selection.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VF01 (Create Billing Document), etc.
  Message Class: VR (Sales and Distribution)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to VR103.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, debugging can help identify why the sales order is not being passed or selected.
  
  
  Summary:
  VR103 is a prompt to ensure a sales order document is selected before proceeding. Always verify that a valid sales order is entered or selected in the relevant field to resolve this error.