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Message type: E = Error
Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung
Message number: 317
Message text: Sales group & is not defined
<GL:sales_group>Sales group</> &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Sales group</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'sales groups'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
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V1317
- Sales group & is not defined ?The SAP error message V1317, which states "Sales group & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error indicates that the sales group you are trying to use in a transaction is not defined in the system.
Cause:
- Undefined Sales Group: The sales group you are trying to use has not been created or configured in the SAP system.
- Incorrect Configuration: The sales group may have been deleted or is not assigned to the relevant sales area.
- Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the sales group field during data entry.
Solution:
To resolve the V1317 error, you can follow these steps:
Check Sales Group Configuration:
- Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
- Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Organization > Define Sales Groups.
- Verify if the sales group in question is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
Create a New Sales Group:
- If the sales group does not exist, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details (Sales Group, Description, etc.).
- Save your changes.
Assign Sales Group to Sales Area:
- Ensure that the sales group is assigned to the relevant sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division).
- You can check this in the same configuration path mentioned above.
Check for Typographical Errors:
- Double-check the entry for the sales group in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that it matches exactly with the defined sales groups in the system.
User Authorizations:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales group. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to similar error messages.
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:
OVXG
(to define sales groups) or OVX1
(to assign sales groups to sales areas) for configuration.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1317 error and continue with your sales processes in SAP.
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