How To Fix M3483 - Sales activity not allowed (material assigned to division &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 483

• Message text: Sales activity not allowed (material assigned to division &)

What causes this issue?

A division has already been assigned to the material master record on
the engineering screen. You now want to create the material master
record for a sales organization and a distribution channel.
However, the combination of the sales organization and distribution
channel that you have just entered with the division that is already
assigned is not defined in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the entries and
change either the division, or the sales organization, or the
distribution channel.
oder Sie setzen sich, wenn die Wertekombination im System definiert
werden soll, mit der Systemverwaltung in Verbindung

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3483 - Sales activity not allowed (material assigned to division &) ?

  The SAP error message M3483, "Sales activity not allowed (material assigned to division &)," typically occurs when a sales activity is attempted for a material that is not allowed in the specified sales division. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration settings in the material master or sales organization settings.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not be assigned to the sales division that is being used in the sales order or sales activity.
  Sales Organization Settings: The sales organization may not be configured to handle sales activities for that specific division.
  Division Assignment: The division assigned to the material may not be active or may not have the necessary sales activities enabled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the sales data view and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct division.
  If necessary, update the material master to include the correct division.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Organization Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales organization (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Organization > Assign Sales Organization to Company Code.
  Ensure that the sales organization is correctly assigned to the division.
  
  
  
  Verify Division Settings:
  
  Ensure that the division is active and configured to allow sales activities.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent sales activities for that division.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the SAP system in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales activity again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Sales and Distribution (SD) for more details on material and division settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3483 error and allow the sales activity for the specified material and division.