How To Fix CRM_ORGMAN_MD201 - Invalid sales and distribution area; specify distribution channel

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Invalid sales and distribution area; specify distribution channel

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORGMAN_MD201 - Invalid sales and distribution area; specify distribution channel ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_ORGMAN_MD201 Invalid sales and distribution area; specify distribution channel" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an issue with the sales and distribution (SD) area configuration. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid sales and distribution area for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The sales organization, distribution channel, and division may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Invalid Sales Area: The sales area (which consists of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) you are trying to use may not exist or may not be valid for the specific transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to customers, materials, or sales areas.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an invalid or incomplete sales area in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Define Sales Areas) to verify that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data) to ensure that the sales area is correctly assigned to the customer.
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the material is assigned to the correct sales area.
  
  
  
  Specify Distribution Channel:
  
  If the error message suggests specifying a distribution channel, ensure that you are entering a valid distribution channel in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Review the input data in the transaction to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the sales area is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or data, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5: Define Sales Areas
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  VD03: Display Customer Master (Sales Area)
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the sales area data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "Invalid sales and distribution area" error in SAP CRM.