How To Fix 5B111 - This combination is not allowed

5B111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: This combination is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B111 - This combination is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5B111: "This combination is not allowed" typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry where certain combinations of values are not permitted based on the system's configuration settings. This error can arise in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Production Planning (PP), among others.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Combinations: The error often indicates that the combination of data entered (e.g., material, plant, sales organization, etc.) does not meet the predefined rules in the system.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the configuration may restrict specific combinations. For example, a material may not be allowed to be sold in a particular sales organization or plant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master, customer master, or vendor master.
  Business Rules: The error can also stem from business rules that have been implemented in