How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND117 - Key field in sales area invalid

/BEV4/PLPEND117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Key field in sales area invalid

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/BEV4/PLPEND117 - Details

• The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND117 Key field in sales area invalid typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales documents, pricing, or master data. This error indicates that there is an issue with the key fields in the sales area, which consists of the following components:
  
  Sales Organization
  Distribution Channel
  Division
  
  Causes
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Sales Area Configuration: The sales area defined in the document does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect entries or missing configurations in the sales area settings.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as customer master, material master, or pricing conditions) may not be set up for the specified sales area.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the sales area in the document and the sales area defined in the master data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The