How To Fix M3118 - Sales organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Sales organization & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3118 - Sales organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3118, which states "Sales organization & does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) and the specified sales organization is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Sales Organization Code: The sales organization code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Sales Organization Not Defined: The sales organization may not be defined in the system. This could happen if it was never created or if it was deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified sales organization.
  
  Configuration Issues: The sales organization may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Sales Organization Code: Check the sales organization code you are using for any typos or