How To Fix CRM_SALES_MD415 - Industry &1 does not exist

CRM_SALES_MD415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SALES_MD - Messages for Sales Set

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Industry &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SALES_MD415 - Industry &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SALES_MD415 indicates that the specified industry (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when trying to create or modify a business partner, sales order, or other related objects that require an industry classification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Industry Data: The industry code you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or because the industry code was never created.
  Incorrect Industry Code: The industry code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring industry classifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Industry Codes:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under SPRO) and check the list of defined industries.
  Navigate to: SPRO > SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Cross-Application Components > General Application