How To Fix CL126 - No organizational areas were defined on the basic data screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 126

• Message text: No organizational areas were defined on the basic data screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL126 - No organizational areas were defined on the basic data screen ?

  The SAP error message CL126, which states "No organizational areas were defined on the basic data screen," typically occurs in the context of creating or maintaining master data, such as customer or vendor records, where organizational data is required.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Organizational Data: The organizational areas (like sales organization, distribution channel, etc.) have not been defined in the basic data screen of the master record.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not have the necessary organizational units set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the organizational data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction code XD01 for customers or MK01 for vendors).
  Ensure that the organizational areas are filled in on the basic data screen. This may include fields like Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, etc.
  
  
  
  Maintain Organizational Units:
  
  If the organizational units are not defined, you may need to create or maintain them in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for your module (e.g., Sales and Distribution for customers).
  Ensure that the necessary organizational units are defined.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the organizational data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD01, XD02, MK01, MK02, etc., for creating and maintaining master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP master data management to better understand how organizational data is structured and maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL126 error and successfully define the necessary organizational areas in your SAP system.