How To Fix VL413 - Material &1 is not defined for sales from &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Material &1 is not defined for sales from &2

What causes this issue?

The tax indicators are not maintained for material &V1& for the country
of &V2&.

System Response

The system does not allow delivery of this material.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the tax indicators for this material in the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL413 - Material &1 is not defined for sales from &2 ?

  The SAP error message VL413, which states "Material &1 is not defined for sales from &2," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to process a sales order or delivery for a material that is not set up correctly for sales transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material in question (represented by &1) is not defined for sales in the specified sales organization (represented by &2). This could mean that the material is not marked as a sales item or that it is not assigned to the relevant sales organization.
  
  
  Sales Organization Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the sales organization in the material master data. Each material must be configured for each sales organization that will sell it.
  
  
  Sales View Missing: The sales view of the material master may not have been created or maintained. This view contains essential information for sales processes.
  
  
  Status of Material: The material could be flagged as inactive or discontinued, which would prevent it from being sold.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material has a sales view (Sales Org. Data 1 and 2) and ensure that it is maintained for the relevant sales organization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales View:
  
  If the sales view is missing, you can create or update it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization Assignment:
  
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization. This can be done in the sales view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not flagged for discontinuation. You can check this in the basic data view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your master data management team to ensure the material is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material master data and sales organization settings for further understanding.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL413 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for sales transactions.