How To Fix VK012 - Division & is not defined

VK012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Division & is not defined

What causes this issue?

<GL:division>Division</> &V1& ist not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_3' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>division</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'divisions'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK012 - Division & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VK012 "Division & is not defined" typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined division for the specified criteria, which is essential for processing sales documents, pricing, or other related functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Division Configuration: The division that is being referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing entry in the relevant master data.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material, customer, or sales organization master data may not have the correct division assigned.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured in the system.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise when trying to execute a transaction that requires a division that is not set up for the specific sales