How To Fix CRM_IND_MESSAGE109 - Wholesaler &1 is not assigned to this Sales Area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IND_MESSAGE - Message class for Indirects

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Wholesaler &1 is not assigned to this Sales Area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IND_MESSAGE109 - Wholesaler &1 is not assigned to this Sales Area ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IND_MESSAGE109 indicates that a wholesaler (or a specific business partner) is not assigned to the sales area you are trying to use in your transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The wholesaler (business partner) is not linked to the specific sales area (which consists of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) in the system.
  The sales area is not properly configured or does not exist for the wholesaler in the master data.
  There may be a mismatch in the sales area configuration or the business partner's assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the wholesaler in question.
  Check the "Sales Area" tab to see if the relevant sales area is assigned to the wholesaler.
  If it is not assigned, you can add the sales area by clicking on "Add Sales Area" and entering the required details (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division).
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area you are trying to use is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the wholesaler's master data is complete and accurate.
  Verify that all necessary information is filled out, including address, contact details, and any other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining master data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  OVX5 - Assign Sales Area to Business Partner (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and sales area configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue continues after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the wholesaler is correctly assigned to the appropriate sales area, you should be able to resolve the CRM_IND_MESSAGE109 error.