How To Fix SLS_TEMPLATE036 - Item &1: Material &2 is not defined for sales from country &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_TEMPLATE - Messages for sales template

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Item &1: Material &2 is not defined for sales from country &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE036 - Item &1: Material &2 is not defined for sales from country &3 ?

  The SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE036 indicates that a specific material is not defined for sales in a particular country. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to process a sales order or quotation for a material that is not set up correctly for the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data: The material (identified by &2) is not maintained for sales in the specified country (identified by &3). This could mean that the material is not assigned to the sales organization or distribution channel that corresponds to the country.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured for the material.
  Country-Specific Settings: There may be country-specific settings or restrictions that prevent the material from being sold in that country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the sales views for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Data:
  
  If the material is not defined for sales in the specified country, you may need to maintain the sales data for that material.
  Use transaction code MM01 to create or extend the material master data for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the sales area is assigned to the material in the material master.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Review any country-specific settings that may affect the sale of the material. This may include legal restrictions or compliance requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes needed, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution to ensure that the changes are made correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VK11: Create Pricing Condition
  VK12: Change Pricing Condition
  VK13: Display Pricing Condition
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and sales area configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data and sales area settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLS_TEMPLATE036 error and ensure that the material is properly defined for sales in the specified country.