How To Fix J4281 - Field SALLGPB must not be specified for items. &

J4281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Field SALLGPB must not be specified for items. &

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J4281 - Details

• The SAP error message J4281, which states "Field SALLGPB must not be specified for items," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an issue with the sales area or pricing conditions in a sales document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when the system detects that the field SALLGPB (Sales Group) is being incorrectly specified for line items in a sales document. This field is generally meant to be used at the header level of the document rather than at the item level. The error indicates that the system does not allow the specification of this field for individual items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Structure: Ensure that the sales document you are working with is structured correctly. The sales group should be specified at the header level, not at the item level.
  
  
  Review Item Data: Go through