How To Fix V1407 - Sales office & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Sales office & is not defined

What causes this issue?

<GL:sales_office>Sales office</> &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 office</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'sales offices'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1407 - Sales office & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V1407, which states "Sales office & is not defined," typically occurs when a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) references a sales office that has not been properly configured in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Office Definition: The sales office referenced in the document does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sales office may not be assigned to the relevant sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the sales document where the sales office is specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1407 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Office Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OVX5 (or SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Define Sales Office).
  Verify that the sales office in question is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Sales Office to Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales office is assigned to the correct sales area. You can check this in the same configuration area where you defined the sales office.
  Use transaction code OVX5 to check the assignment of sales offices to sales organizations and distribution channels.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document (e.g., sales order, quotation) for any errors in the sales office field. Make sure the sales office is correctly entered and matches the defined sales offices in the system.
  
  
  
  Master Data Check:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data is correctly set up and that the sales office is valid for the customer in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance. They may need to check for any underlying configuration issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVX5: Define Sales Office
  OVX4: Assign Sales Office to Sales Area
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Sales and Distribution (SD) for more detailed information on configuring sales offices and sales areas.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify sales office settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1407 error and ensure that the sales office is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.