How To Fix VL316 - Sales area & & & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Sales area & & & is not defined

What causes this issue?

This sales area &V1& &V2& &V3& 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 &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'sales areas'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL316 - Sales area & & & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL316 ("Sales area & & & is not defined") typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction related to sales and distribution (SD) but the specified sales area is not defined in the system. The sales area is a combination of the following elements:
  
  Sales Organization
  Distribution Channel
  Division
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The sales area you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  The sales area is not properly configured in the system.
  There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the sales area fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Sales Area.
  Verify if the sales area (combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Sales Area:
  
  If the sales area is not defined, you can create it by going to:
  
  Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Sales Area > Define Sales Area.
  
  
  Enter the required details for the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typos in the sales area fields when entering data in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator to ensure that the sales area is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVX5 (for defining sales areas) or OVX6 (for checking existing sales areas).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring sales areas.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL316 error and ensure that the sales area is correctly defined in your SAP system.