How To Fix GPSC113 - Industry key not maintained in customer master for customer &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Industry key not maintained in customer master for customer &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC113 - Industry key not maintained in customer master for customer &1 ?

  The SAP error message GPSC113 indicates that the industry key is not maintained in the customer master record for a specific customer (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in scenarios where industry-specific functionalities or processes are being executed, and the system requires an industry key to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Industry Key: The primary cause of this error is that the industry key has not been defined for the customer in the customer master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The industry key may not be configured correctly in the system, or the customer master record may not have been updated to include this information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the industry key may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GPSC113 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Industry Key in Customer Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or VD02 (Change Customer - Sales Area).
  Enter the customer number (the one indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Navigate to the "General Data" or "Company Code Data" tab, depending on where the industry key is required.
  Look for the field labeled "Industry" or "Industry Key" and enter the appropriate industry key for the customer.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the industry keys are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Industry Key.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the customer data was migrated from another system, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields, including the industry key, were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific industry keys relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD02 - Change Customer (General Data)
  VD02 - Change Customer (Sales Area)
  XD03 - Display Customer (to verify changes)
  
  
  
  Industry Keys: Industry keys are used in SAP to categorize customers based on their business sector, which can affect reporting, pricing, and other business processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the necessary authorizations to modify customer master data.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GPSC113 error and ensure that the industry key is properly maintained in the customer master record.