How To Fix VS005 - Proposed material division &1 from customer master is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Proposed material division &1 from customer master is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS005 - Proposed material division &1 from customer master is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message VS005, which states "Proposed material division &1 from customer master is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is a mismatch between the material division specified in the customer master data and the material division of the item being processed in a sales order or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Division Mismatch: The material division (also known as the "division" in SAP) defined in the customer master record does not match the division of the material being sold. Each material in SAP can be assigned to a specific division, and customers can also be assigned to specific divisions.
  
  
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not be correctly set up to allow for the division of the material being sold. This can happen if the customer is not assigned to the correct division or if the material is not assigned to the division that the customer is associated with.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured to allow sales transactions for the specified division.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Verify the division assigned to the customer. Ensure that it matches the division of the material you are trying to sell.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03 for display).
  Check the division assigned to the material. Ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to: Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Customer > Define Customer Account Groups and ensure that the account group allows for the specified division.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sales Order:
  
  If the sales order is already created, you may need to adjust the order to match the correct division or create a new order with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can help diagnose the issue further and make any necessary adjustments to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on customer and material master data management, as well as sales area configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit customer and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VS005 error message in SAP.