How To Fix BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE173 - Sales office & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Sales office & not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE173 - Sales office & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE173 typically indicates that there is an issue with the sales office configuration in the system. This error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) that involves a sales office that is not allowed or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Office Not Configured: The sales office you are trying to use may not be configured in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified sales office.
  Data Model Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the data model that prevent the use of certain sales offices based on the current context (e.g., customer, sales area).
  Inactive Sales Office: The sales office might be inactive or not available for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Office Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Sales Area Data.
  Ensure that the sales office is correctly configured and assigned to the relevant sales area.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the sales office in question.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Office Status:
  
  Check if the sales office is active. You can do this by navigating to the sales office settings in the configuration.
  If the sales office is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model Restrictions:
  
  Review any data model restrictions that may apply to the sales office in the context of the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVX5 (for sales office configuration) and SU01 (for user management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.