How To Fix VG204 - VKORG, VTWEG, SPART cannot be determined for customer &, supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 204

• Message text: VKORG, VTWEG, SPART cannot be determined for customer &, supplier &

What causes this issue?

No sales organization, distribution channel or division were sent to
the IDOC. This data is necessary if a sales order is to be added
automatically. If this data is unavailable, you cannot create a sales
order document.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If data on the sales organization, distribution channel and division
have not been entered in the IDOC, it must be determined using a user
exit defined in the program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG204 - VKORG, VTWEG, SPART cannot be determined for customer &, supplier & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VG204 VKORG, VTWEG, SPART cannot be determined for customer &, supplier &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system is unable to determine the sales area (Sales Organization - VKORG, Distribution Channel - VTWEG, and Division - SPART) for a given customer and supplier combination during a transaction. The sales area is essential for processing sales documents, pricing, and other sales-related activities.
  Common causes include:
  
  The customer master data does not have the sales area assigned or is incomplete.
  The supplier master data is missing or incomplete in terms of sales area assignment.
  The combination of customer and supplier does not exist or is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the sales area determination/customizing.
  The transaction is trying to use a sales area that is not valid for the customer or supplier.
  
  
  Where does this error typically occur?
  
  Sales order processing
  Delivery creation
  Billing document creation
  Pricing determination
  Vendor/customer integration scenarios
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer Sales Area Data).
  Verify if the sales area (VKORG, VTWEG, SPART) is maintained for the customer.
  
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Verify if the supplier is maintained correctly and if any sales area data is relevant.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly assigned and active.
  Use transaction OVX5 to check sales area assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Verify sales area determination settings in SPRO under:
  
  Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Sales and Distribution ? Assign Sales Organization to Company Code
  Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Sales Areas ? Assign Sales Organization to Distribution Channel and Division
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the document or transaction where the error occurs.
  Confirm that the sales area data is correctly entered or derived.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / Resolution:
  
  
  Maintain Sales Area Data for Customer:
  
  Use XD01/VD01 to create or XD02/VD02 to change customer master data.
  Ensure the sales area (VKORG, VTWEG, SPART) is assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the process involves vendor/customer integration, ensure vendor master data is complete.
  
  
  
  Correct Sales Area in Transaction:
  
  Enter the correct sales area manually if the system cannot determine it automatically.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing:
  
  If the sales area determination logic is incorrect, update the configuration in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  Sometimes partner functions in the sales document may cause issues if not properly maintained.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error is often related to master data inconsistencies.
  It can also occur in scenarios involving intercompany sales or third-party order processing where customer and supplier data overlap.
  Always ensure master data is consistent and complete before processing sales documents.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VG204 VKORG, VTWEG, SPART cannot be determined for customer &, supplier &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete sales area assignment in customer/vendor master data
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain sales area data in customer/vendor master; correct sales area in transaction; adjust customizing
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  XD03, VD03, XK03, OVX5, SPRO customizing paths
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.