How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND113 - Division is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Division is not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND113 - Division is not known ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND113 Division is not known typically occurs in the context of the SAP Beverage Management module, which is part of the SAP ERP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a specific division that is referenced in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Division Master Data: The division you are trying to use may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the division was never created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the division is not properly linked to the relevant organizational units or master data.
  Data Entry Error: The division code entered in the transaction might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the division was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development or quality assurance), it may not have been transported to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Division Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OVX5 for maintaining divisions) and verify if the division exists.
  If it does not exist, create the division using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the division is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) under the relevant module.
  Make sure that the division is linked to the necessary organizational units.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the division code you are entering in the transaction. Ensure that it matches the existing division codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the division was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the Beverage Management module for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing divisions and master data in SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify division data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.