How To Fix VL787 - Sales organization &1 is missing for document &2, item &3

VL787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Sales organization &1 is missing for document &2, item &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL787 - Sales organization &1 is missing for document &2, item &3 ?

  The SAP error message VL787 indicates that there is a missing sales organization for a specific document and item in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error typically occurs when trying to process a delivery or sales order, and it indicates that the system cannot find the required sales organization information for the specified document and item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales organization may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant document type or item.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or customer master, where the sales organization is not assigned.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be linked to the sales organization in the configuration settings.
  Missing Sales Area: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be defined for the customer or material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Organization Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration