How To Fix V2128 - The sales area &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 128

• Message text: The sales area &1 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You attempt to use the sales area &V1&. This is not allowed, as the
sales area contains empty values.

System Response

The entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Define your sales areas so that no empty values occur for sales
organization, distribution channel and division.
With the <DS:REPO.SDTVTA00>report SDTVTA00</>, you receive a complete
list of errors in Customizing for the common sales areas. &SYS_ADMIN&

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2128 - The sales area &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message V2128, "The sales area &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when a user attempts to process a transaction (like creating a sales order, delivery, or invoice) in a sales area that is not configured or allowed for the specific customer or material.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which consists of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is not set up correctly in the system for the customer or material involved in the transaction.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master record may not have been created for the specific sales area you are trying to use.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be available in the sales area you are trying to use.
  Sales Area Assignment: The sales area may not be assigned to the relevant sales organization or distribution channel in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Verify that the customer is set up for the sales area you are trying to use. If not, you may need to create or extend the customer record to include the relevant sales area (transaction code XD01 or VD01).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master record.
  Ensure that the material is available in the sales area you are trying to use. If it is not, you may need to extend the material to the appropriate sales area (transaction code MM01).
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales area in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Customer > Define Sales Area and ensure that the sales area is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel are active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  VD03 - Display Customer Master (Sales Area)
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM01 - Create Material Master
  XD01 - Create Customer Master
  VD01 - Create Customer Master (Sales Area)
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales area configuration and customer/material master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.