How To Fix VL313 - Sales organization & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Sales organization & is not defined

What causes this issue?

This <GL:sales_organization>sales organization</> &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 organization</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'sales organizations'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL313 - Sales organization & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL313 indicates that a sales organization is not defined for the specified combination of sales area, which typically includes the sales organization, distribution channel, and division. This error often occurs when trying to create or process sales documents, such as sales orders or deliveries, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the sales area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales organization is not defined in the system for the specific sales area you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Sales Area: The sales area you are trying to use may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the sales organization field when creating the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Business Partners -> Define Sales Area
  
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Sales Area:
  
  If the sales area does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to modify it to include the necessary sales organization.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data is correctly set up with the appropriate sales area. You can check this by going to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Verify that the sales organization is assigned to the customer.
  
  
  
  Review Document Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries made in the sales document to ensure that the sales organization is correctly specified and matches the defined sales area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the sales organization and related data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  VD03 - Display Customer Master (Sales Area)
  VK03 - Display Customer Master (Sales Organization)
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  This error can occur during the creation of sales orders, deliveries, or when processing billing documents.
  
  
  
  Further Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate any underlying issues with the system configuration or data integrity.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL313 error and ensure that the sales organization is properly defined for the sales area in question.