How To Fix EE_SALES104 - IDE is only permitted for products with reference to a point of delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_SALES -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: IDE is only permitted for products with reference to a point of delivery

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_SALES104 - IDE is only permitted for products with reference to a point of delivery ?

  The SAP error message EE_SALES104 indicates that the system is enforcing a rule related to the sales order processing for products that require a reference to a point of delivery. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to create or process a sales order for a product that is not configured correctly in relation to its delivery point.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Product Configuration: The product being sold is not set up to allow for the "IDE" (Intercompany Delivery) process without a specified point of delivery.
  Sales Order Data: The sales order does not contain the necessary reference to a point of delivery, which is required for the specific product type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or customer may not be correctly maintained, leading to the inability to process the order as intended.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product in question is configured to allow for IDE processing. This may involve checking the material master data in transaction MM02 and ensuring that the relevant sales views are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Order Details:
  
  Review the sales order in transaction VA02 to ensure that all required fields, especially those related to delivery points, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Point of Delivery:
  
  Make sure that a valid point of delivery is specified in the sales order. This may involve checking the customer master data to ensure that the delivery address is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to sales and distribution, particularly those that govern the handling of intercompany deliveries and point of delivery requirements.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify sales orders with IDE.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  VD02 (Change Customer Master)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EE_SALES104 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.