How To Fix O5305 - You must select a sales area: the original sales area is invalid.

O5305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 305

• Message text: You must select a sales area: the original sales area is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O5305 - You must select a sales area: the original sales area is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message O5305, "You must select a sales area: the original sales area is invalid," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid sales area for the transaction you are trying to execute. A sales area is a combination of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division, and it is essential for processing sales documents.
  Causes of Error O5305
  
  Invalid Sales Area: The sales area specified in the transaction does not exist or is not valid for the customer or material involved.
  Missing Configuration: The sales area may not be configured correctly in the system, or the necessary master data (like customer master or material master) is incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as a customer not being assigned to the specified sales area.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction data may have been entered