How To Fix SD_LISEXC_MSG020 - Sales organization is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_LISEXC_MSG - Message class for Material Determination maintenance

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Sales organization is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG020 - Sales organization is required. ?

  The SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG020 indicates that a sales organization is required for the transaction you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when certain data is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Organization: The most common cause of this error is that the sales organization field is not filled in the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, quotation, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sales organization in the system, such as it not being assigned to the relevant company code or distribution channel.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked entering the sales organization in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master may not have the necessary sales organization data maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Ensure that the sales organization field is filled in the transaction you are trying to process. This can usually be found in the header data of the sales order or quotation.
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Organization > Define Sales Organizations and ensure that the sales organization is properly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  Check if the sales organization is assigned to the distribution channel and division as needed.
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (Transaction XD03) to ensure that the sales organization is maintained for the customer.
  Check the material master data (Transaction MM03) to ensure that the sales organization data is maintained for the material.
  
  
  User Training: If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training on how to properly enter data in the relevant transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales organization configuration and master data maintenance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.