How To Fix MG545 - It is not possible to switch the division

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 545

• Message text: It is not possible to switch the division

What causes this issue?

The material cannot be assigned to another division for the following
reasons:
The business areas of the two divisions are different.
Stocks managed on a value basis exist in the current period or in the
previous period.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Im Customizing des Materialstamms unter
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als Fehlermeldung erscheinen soll.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG545 - It is not possible to switch the division ?

  The SAP error message MG545, "It is not possible to switch the division," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there is an attempt to change the division of a material or product in a way that is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules.
  Causes:
  
  Division Assignment: The material may be assigned to a specific division, and the system does not allow switching divisions due to configuration settings.
  Sales Organization Settings: The sales organization may not be set up to handle multiple divisions, or the material may not be assigned to the correct sales organization/division combination.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions (like sales orders, purchase orders, or stock movements) that are preventing the division from being changed.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly configured for the desired division.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the division.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data to ensure that it is correctly assigned to the desired division. You can do this using transaction code MM03.
  Review Sales Organization Settings: Ensure that the sales organization is configured to handle the division you are trying to switch to. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Check for Open Transactions: Look for any open sales orders, purchase orders, or stock movements that may be linked to the material. You may need to close or adjust these transactions before changing the division.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings allow for division changes as needed.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations. If not, the user may need to request additional permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and division settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.