How To Fix VL315 - Division & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Division & is not defined

What causes this issue?

This <GL:division>division</> &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>division</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' 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 VL315 - Division & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL315 "Division & is not defined" typically occurs in the context of logistics and sales processes, particularly when dealing with delivery documents or sales orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid division (a specific organizational unit within a company) for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Division Configuration: The division you are trying to use in your transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material, customer, or sales organization may not have the correct division assigned.
  Sales Area Issues: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly set up or may not include the division in question.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction data that references a non-existent division.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Division Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Divisions.
  Ensure that the division you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (Transaction code: XD03 for general data, or VD03 for sales area data) to ensure that the division is correctly assigned.
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the division is correctly assigned in the sales view.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area associated with the transaction includes the division in question. You can check this in the customer master data or sales order.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction data for any typos or incorrect entries related to the division. Make sure that the division code is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have access to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on divisions and their role in sales and distribution processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL315 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.