How To Fix VL318 - Combination sales organization & and distribution channel & not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Combination sales organization & and distribution channel & not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL318 - Combination sales organization & and distribution channel & not possible ?

  The SAP error message VL318, which states "Combination sales organization & and distribution channel & not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of sales organizations and distribution channels in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating sales orders, deliveries, or other sales-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The combination of the sales organization and distribution channel is not defined in the system. This means that the specific pairing of these two elements has not been set up in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer master data or material master data may not be correctly configured for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  Sales Area Issues: The sales area (which consists of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly defined or may not exist for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Sales Organization > Define Sales Organization and ensure that the sales organization is correctly defined.
  Check under Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Sales Organization > Define Distribution Channel to ensure the distribution channel is set up.
  
  
  
  Define Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is defined in the system. You can check this in the same SPRO path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check Customer and Material Master:
  
  Verify that the customer master data is correctly set up for the sales organization and distribution channel. You can do this by using transaction codes like XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer - Sales Area).
  Similarly, check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure it is available for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales organization and distribution channel. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to VL318.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL318 error in your SAP system.