How To Fix CRM_ORGMAN202 - Invalid sales and distribution area; specify valid division

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORGMAN - Message Class for Organizational Data Set

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Invalid sales and distribution area; specify valid division

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORGMAN202 - Invalid sales and distribution area; specify valid division ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORGMAN202 indicates that there is an issue with the sales and distribution (SD) area specified in your transaction. Specifically, it suggests that the division you are trying to use is invalid or not properly defined in the context of the sales area.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Division: The division specified in the sales area does not exist or is not correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division) may not be fully configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sales area, such as customer master data or material master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified division.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Division Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVXK (or navigate through the SAP menu) to check the configuration of the sales area.
  Ensure that the division you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Use transaction code OVK4 to check if the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the combination of Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03) to ensure that the division is correctly assigned.
  Similarly, check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the division is valid for the materials involved.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified division. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVXK: Configuration of Sales Area
  OVK4: Check Sales Area
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_ORGMAN202 error message.