How To Fix CRM_OPPORT_H201 - Cannot create Account Buying Center; Absence of sales organization data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_OPPORT_H - Output for Opportunity Header

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Cannot create Account Buying Center; Absence of sales organization data

What causes this issue?

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

When trying to save the contatcs as Account Buying Center, the system
does not proceed with creation the Account Buying Center.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must do the following:
- Maintain the sales organization data for the respective opportunity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_OPPORT_H201 - Cannot create Account Buying Center; Absence of sales organization data ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_OPPORT_H201 Cannot create Account Buying Center; Absence of sales organization data" typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when there is an attempt to create a Buying Center for an account, but the necessary sales organization data is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Sales Organization Data: The error indicates that the system cannot find the required sales organization data for the account you are trying to create a Buying Center for. This could be due to:
  
  The account does not have a sales organization assigned.
  The sales organization data is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the sales organization data.
  
  
  
  Account Configuration Issues: The account may not be fully set up in the system, which can include missing mandatory fields or configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the account in question and verify that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the sales organization is assigned to the account. You can do this by going to the account details and checking the sales area data.
  
  
  
  Assign Sales Organization:
  
  If the sales organization is missing, you can assign it by editing the account and adding the appropriate sales organization data.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create the Buying Center has the necessary authorizations to access and modify sales organization data.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the customizing settings in the SAP system to ensure that the sales organization is properly configured for the CRM system. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check and edit account details, or CRMD_ORDER to manage opportunities and related data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on managing accounts and sales organizations in SAP CRM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.