How To Fix NJIT_MSG_BP042 - JIT Customer & is not in Active Status for Sales Area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NJIT_MSG_BP -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: JIT Customer & is not in Active Status for Sales Area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NJIT_MSG_BP042 - JIT Customer & is not in Active Status for Sales Area & ?

  The SAP error message NJIT_MSG_BP042 indicates that a customer is not in an active status for a specific sales area. This error typically occurs in the context of Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery processes, where the system checks the status of the business partner (customer) before proceeding with sales order processing or delivery.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Customer Status: The customer master record is not set to active for the specified sales area. This can happen if the customer has been blocked or if the sales area data has not been maintained correctly.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which consists of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured for the customer.
  Data Maintenance Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the customer master record that prevents it from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Status:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Verify that the customer is active and not blocked. If it is blocked, you will need to unblock it.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales area data for the customer is correctly maintained. This includes checking the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  If the sales area is not maintained, you can create or update it using transaction code XD01 or VD01.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the customer master record are filled out correctly. Missing or incorrect data can lead to the customer being considered inactive.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining customer data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Related Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the sales area in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer (General Data)
  VD03: Display Customer (Sales Area Data)
  XD01: Create Customer (General Data)
  VD01: Create Customer (Sales Area Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for NJIT_MSG_BP042 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for customer master data management and JIT processes for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NJIT_MSG_BP042 error and ensure that the customer is active for the specified sales area.