How To Fix MM098 - The division & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 098

• Message text: The division & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM098 - The division & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM098, which states "The division & does not exist," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system is unable to find a specified division in the master data or configuration settings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying material master records, vendor master records, or during the processing of purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Division: The specified division does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the division has not been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The division may not be properly configured in the relevant organizational structure (e.g., sales organization, plant).
  Master Data Issues: The material or vendor master data may reference a division that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Division Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the division exists. You can check this in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Sales and Distribution ? Define Divisions.
  
  
  If the division does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Division:
  
  If the division is missing, create a new division using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., OVX1 for creating divisions).
  Ensure that the division is correctly assigned to the relevant sales organization or other organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master or vendor master data to ensure that the division is correctly specified. You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or XK02 (Change Vendor) to check and update the records.
  If the division is incorrect, update it to a valid division.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the divisions and their configurations, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the division settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  XK01 (Create Vendor)
  XK02 (Change Vendor)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to allow access to the necessary configuration and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM098 error and ensure that the division is correctly set up in your SAP system.