How To Fix M3198 - Description of sales organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Description of sales organization & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3198 - Description of sales organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3198, which states "Description of sales organization & does not exist," typically occurs when there is an issue with the sales organization data in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify sales documents, or when performing transactions that involve sales organizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Organization Description: The most common cause of this error is that the sales organization has been defined in the system, but its description (text) is missing or not maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sales organization may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sales organization, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the sales organization data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Sales Organization Description:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Sales Organization -> Define Sales Organization).
  Check if the sales organization in question has a description. If not, add the necessary description.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking related settings in the sales and distribution module.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data for the sales organization. You can use transaction codes like VD03 (Display Customer) or MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the sales organization is linked correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales organization data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been moved correctly and that no data was lost during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVX5, SPRO, VD03, MM03, and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table entries.
  Tables: The relevant tables to check include:
  
  TVKO (Sales Organization Data)
  T001W (Plants/Branches)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales organization configuration and master data management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.