How To Fix M5213 - Division & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the division data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the division is maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Org Data).
  If the division is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division) is correctly defined for the material. You can do this in the sales area data of the material master.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Verify that the division is configured in the system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant configuration settings for Sales and Distribution (SD) or Material Management (MM).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view or edit the division data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error and any specific configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M5213 error in SAP.