How To Fix VL105 - Division & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Division & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL105 - Division & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL105 "Division & is not defined" typically occurs in the context of logistics and sales processes, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid division for the specified criteria, which can lead to issues in processing deliveries, sales orders, or other related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  
  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, leading to this error when trying to process a transaction.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries related to divisions.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Division Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Division and ensure that the required division is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant customer, material, or sales organization to ensure that the division is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like XD03 (for customer) or MM03 (for material) to view the details.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area associated with the transaction is correctly set up and includes the necessary division.
  You can check this in the sales organization configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration has occurred, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary divisions and related data are present and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, XD03, MM03, and VL01N (for creating deliveries) to navigate through the system effectively.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Sales and Distribution (SD) for more detailed guidance on divisions and sales area configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant configurations and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL105 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.