How To Fix CRM_ORGMAN_MD202 - Invalid sales and distribution area; specify division

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORGMAN_MD202 - Invalid sales and distribution area; specify division ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORGMAN_MD202 indicates that there is an issue with the sales and distribution (SD) area configuration in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the division is not specified or is invalid for the sales area being used in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Division: The division is not specified in the sales area configuration.
  Invalid Sales Area: The sales area (which consists of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or material master data may not have the correct sales area or division assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for sales and distribution may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVXK (or navigate through the SAP menu) to check the sales area configuration.
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Division:
  
  If the division is missing, you can assign it in the relevant master data (customer or material).
  For customer master data, use transaction code XD02 (or VD02 for sales area-specific changes) to add or modify the division.
  For material master data, use transaction code MM02 to ensure the division is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the customer and material master records have the correct sales area and division assigned.
  Ensure that the division is valid for the sales area being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Sales and Distribution to ensure that the sales area and division are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVXK: Sales Area Configuration
  XD02: Change Customer Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_ORGMAN_MD202 error and ensure that the sales area is correctly configured with the appropriate division.