How To Fix M5213 - Division & not maintained

M5213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Division & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5213 - Division & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M5213 "Division & not maintained" typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when the system is unable to find a valid division for a specific material or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record, sales order, or when processing inventory transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Division Configuration: The division for the material or transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the material master or a lack of configuration in the organizational structure.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary data filled in, particularly in the sales area or related views.
  Sales Area Not Defined: The sales area (which includes the division) may not be properly defined for the material or the sales document being processed.
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not