How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT160 - Sales office &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Sales office &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT160 - Sales office &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT160 Sales office &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a sales office that is referenced in a transaction or configuration. This error is common in the context of supply chain management (SCM) or sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Sales Office: The sales office specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sales office may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the sales office code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Master Data: The sales office may not have been created in the master data, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Sales Office Code: Check the sales office code that is causing the error. Ensure that it is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the sales office exists.
  Use transaction code OVX5 to check the sales office configuration.
  
  
  Create or Activate Sales Office:
  
  If the sales office does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OVX5 or through the relevant customizing path.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the sales office is included in the relevant master data records (e.g., customer master, material master).
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or creation process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVX5: Configuration for sales offices.
  VD03: Display customer master data to check if the sales office is assigned.
  MM03: Display material master data to check if the sales office is relevant for the material.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to sales office configuration or errors.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify sales office data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.