How To Fix SLS_LORD063 - The sales area is copied from the reference document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 063

• Message text: The sales area is copied from the reference document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD063 - The sales area is copied from the reference document ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD063 indicates that the sales area is being copied from a reference document, but there is an issue with the sales area configuration or the data being referenced. This error typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, where the system expects a valid sales area to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which consists of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured in the system.
  Reference Document Issues: The reference document (like a sales order or quotation) may not have a valid sales area or may be incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the customer or material that is being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sales area or related data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or SPRO for configuration) and ensure that the sales area is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Document:
  
  Check the reference document for completeness and ensure that it has a valid sales area assigned.
  If the reference document is a sales order or quotation, ensure that it is not in a status that prevents copying.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data and material master data are correctly maintained and that they include valid sales area information.
  Use transaction codes XD03 (for customer) and MM03 (for material) to check the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales area and related transactions.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales area configuration and sales order processing.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SLS_LORD063 error message in SAP.