How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES120 - Plant &1 does not belong to sales org. &2, distr. channel &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Plant &1 does not belong to sales org. &2, distr. channel &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES120 - Plant &1 does not belong to sales org. &2, distr. channel &3 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES120 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant, sales organization, and distribution channel in your configuration. Specifically, it means that the plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified sales organization and distribution channel in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The plant is not assigned to the sales organization and distribution channel in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong plant, sales organization, or distribution channel is being used.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the plant, sales organization, or distribution channel may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Customer > Assign Plant to Sales Organization).
  Verify if the plant is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Sales Org and Distribution Channel:
  
  If the plant is not assigned, you can assign it by creating a new entry in the configuration.
  Ensure that the plant, sales organization, and distribution channel are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer and material involved in the transaction to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the customer master data has the correct sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVX5 - Assign Plant to Sales Organization
  VD03 - Display Customer Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the plant is correctly associated with the sales organization and distribution channel.