How To Fix /DSD/RP_MASTERDATA318 - Driver &1 does not belong to the allowed account group

/DSD/RP_MASTERDATA318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/RP_MASTERDATA -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Driver &1 does not belong to the allowed account group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/RP_MASTERDATA318 - Driver &1 does not belong to the allowed account group ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/RP_MASTERDATA318 Driver &1 does not belong to the allowed account group typically occurs in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module, which is used for managing the distribution of goods directly to retail stores. This error indicates that the driver you are trying to assign or use does not belong to the specified account group that is allowed for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Group Configuration: The driver you are trying to use is not assigned to the correct account group that is permitted for the transaction or process you are executing.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the master data related to the driver or the account groups.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the driver in the specified account group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Driver Master Data:
  
  Go to the driver master data in SAP and verify