How To Fix M3460 - Sales org. &, distr. channel & invalid sales area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Sales org. &, distr. channel & invalid sales area

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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3460 - Sales org. &, distr. channel & invalid sales area ?

  The SAP error message M3460, which states "Sales org. &, distr. channel & invalid sales area," typically occurs when there is an issue with the sales area configuration in the SAP system. The sales area is a combination of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division, and it is essential for processing sales documents.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sales Area Configuration: The sales organization, distribution channel, or division specified in the transaction does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as customer master, material master, etc.) may not be set up for the specified sales area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the sales organization or distribution channel entered in the transaction.
  Inactive Sales Area: The sales area may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVXK (or SPRO for configuration) and navigate to the sales area settings.
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data using transaction code XD03 (or VD03 for sales area-specific data) to ensure that the customer is assigned to the correct sales area.
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the material is available for the specified sales area.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries made in the transaction for any typographical errors in the sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Activate Sales Area:
  
  If the sales area is inactive, you may need to activate it or assign it to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVXK: Configuration for sales area.
  XD03: Display customer master data.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales area and related master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the M3460 error message in SAP.