How To Fix SDCORE111 - Sales group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDCORE -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Sales group & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The error analysis for the incorrect record shows that the sales group
does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the assignment is no longer required, delete this row. Otherwise,
create a sales group and restart the assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDCORE111 - Sales group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SDCORE111 typically indicates that the sales group specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error is common in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when trying to process sales orders, quotations, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sales Group: The sales group entered in the transaction does not match any existing sales group in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The sales group may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the sales group field.
  Master Data Issues: The sales group may not be assigned to the relevant sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Sales Group:
  
  Check the sales group entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP to verify if the sales group exists.
  Use transaction code OVK1 to check the sales groups assigned to the sales organization and distribution channel.
  If the sales group does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OVK0.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Sales Group:
  
  If the sales group is missing, you can create a new sales group by navigating to the appropriate configuration path:
  
  SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Sales Group > Define Sales Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that the new sales group is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales group is properly assigned in the customer master data. You can check this using transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) and navigating to the Sales Area data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVK0: Define Sales Groups
  OVK1: Assign Sales Groups to Sales Organizations
  XD03: Display Customer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify sales groups in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDCORE111 error and ensure that the sales group is correctly configured in your SAP system.