How To Fix CRM_BUPA_FRG0140201 - You did not specify the sales and distribution area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_FRG0140 - Service BP Sales Data

• Message number: 201

• Message text: You did not specify the sales and distribution area

What causes this issue?

A sales area was not stated for determining the organizational data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

State a valid sales area for determining the organizational data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0140201 - You did not specify the sales and distribution area ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0140201, which states "You did not specify the sales and distribution area," typically occurs in the context of customer master data or business partner data in the SAP CRM system. This error indicates that the system requires a sales and distribution (SD) area to be specified for the business partner or customer record you are trying to create or modify.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Area: The sales area (which includes the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is not defined for the business partner or customer record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to allow for the specification of a sales area.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required sales area information during the creation or modification of the customer record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Sales Area:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where you are creating or editing the business partner or customer.
  Ensure that you fill in the required fields for the sales area, which typically include:
  
  Sales Organization
  Distribution Channel
  Division
  
  
  Save the changes after entering the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for the sales area in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the error persists, review the input fields to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that there are no typos or incorrect entries in the sales area fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing business partner data and sales area specifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to business partner management include:
  
  BP (Business Partner)
  VD01 (Create Customer)
  VD02 (Change Customer)
  VD03 (Display Customer)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify customer records, as insufficient permissions may also lead to errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0140201 and successfully specify the sales and distribution area for your business partner or customer record.