How To Fix M2181 - Sales organization: &, distribution channel: &, division: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Sales organization: &, distribution channel: &, division: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2181 - Sales organization: &, distribution channel: &, division: & ?

  The SAP error message M2181 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division in the system. This error often arises when trying to create or process sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) and can be attributed to several causes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales organization, distribution channel, or division combination may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been maintained in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sales organization, distribution channel, or division.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified sales organization, distribution channel, or division.
  Inactive Sales Area: The sales area (combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may be inactive or not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Organization -> Define Sales Organization) to verify that the sales organization is correctly configured.
  Check the distribution channel and division settings in the same area.
  Ensure that the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (like customer master records) is correctly maintained for the sales area in question.
  Use transaction codes like XD01 (Create Customer) or VD01 (Create Customer for Sales Area) to maintain customer data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales organization, distribution channel, and division. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Activate Sales Area:
  
  If the sales area is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVX5, XD01, VD01, and SPRO.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to avoid authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution (SD) to further investigate the issue.