How To Fix VR139 - Choose either an order or service document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Choose either an order or service document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR139 - Choose either an order or service document ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR139 - Choose either an order or service document
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to process a transaction in SAP (typically in the context of Service Management or Plant Maintenance) where the system expects you to specify either an Order (such as a maintenance order) or a Service Document (such as a service entry sheet or service confirmation), but both or neither have been selected or entered.
  In other words, the system requires you to choose one of these options to proceed, but the current input is ambiguous or incomplete.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating or processing service confirmations or service entry sheets.
  When linking services to orders or service documents.
  During the posting of service-related transactions in Logistics or Plant Maintenance modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select either an Order or a Service Document:
  
  Review the screen or input fields where you are required to enter either an order number or a service document number.  
  Do not enter both:
  
  If both fields are filled, clear one of them so that only one is specified.  
  Do not leave both empty:
  
  If neither is entered, provide the required document number in one of the fields.  
  Check the transaction documentation:
  
  Refer to the specific transaction’s documentation or SAP help to understand which document is mandatory in your scenario.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a validation check to avoid ambiguity in processing service-related postings.
  The exact fields and screens where this applies depend on the SAP module and transaction (e.g., IW41 - Confirm Order, ML81N - Service Entry Sheet).
  If you are unsure which document to choose, consult your business process owner or SAP functional consultant.
  Sometimes, customizing or user-exits might influence the behavior, so check if any enhancements are affecting the input validation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VR139 - Choose either an order or service document
  
  
  Cause
  Both or neither order/service document specified
  
  
  Solution
  Enter either an order number or a service document number, but not both
  
  
  Context
  Service confirmations, service entry sheets, maintenance orders
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario, I can give more tailored advice.