How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI037 - Selected sales area &1 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Cusomer UI related issues

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Selected sales area &1 is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI037 - Selected sales area &1 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI037 indicates that the selected sales area is not valid in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Customer data. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify customer master data in SAP MDG, and it suggests that the sales area you are trying to use does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Sales Area: The sales area specified does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the sales area has not been created.
  Inactive Sales Area: The sales area might exist but is inactive or not assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Missing Configuration: The sales area may not be properly configured in the system, such as missing distribution channels or divisions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified sales area.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the sales area from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Sales Area: Check the sales area you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OVX5 for sales area configuration).
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the sales area is properly configured. This includes checking that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly set up and active.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified sales area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any issues that may be causing the error. This can be done using transaction codes like MDG_MAT for material or MDG_CUST for customer data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring sales areas and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVX5 (Define Sales Areas), VD01 (Create Customer), and VD02 (Change Customer).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MDG and sales area issues for any patches or updates that may resolve the problem.
  Master Data Governance: Understanding the principles of MDG and how it interacts with other modules in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI037.