How To Fix VS008 - Sales area &1 &2 &3 is only created for the reference customer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Sales area &1 &2 &3 is only created for the reference customer

What causes this issue?

You have not created consumer &V4& for the sales areas &V1& &V2& &V3&.
The sales area data required for processing sales is copied from the
master record of the reference customer.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain sales area data for consumer &V4&, that differs
from the sales area data maintained for the reference customer, you can
extend the consumer master record to include other sales areas, such as
&V1& &V2& &V3&.
To display the data maintained for the reference customer, choose
<ls>Reference customer</> in consumer master data maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS008 - Sales area &1 &2 &3 is only created for the reference customer ?

  The SAP error message VS008 indicates that a specific sales area (which consists of the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is only created for a reference customer. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customer master record in a sales area that has not been fully set up for the customer in question.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Area Not Defined: The sales area you are trying to use for the customer does not exist in the customer master data.
  Reference Customer: The customer you are working with is a reference customer, which means it may have limited sales area configurations.
  Incomplete Configuration: The sales area may not have been fully configured in the system for the specific customer.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VS008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data transaction (e.g., XD02 for change or XD03 for display).
  Verify if the sales area you are trying to use is listed under the customer’s sales area data.
  
  
  
  Create Sales Area:
  
  If the sales area is not present, you will need to create it. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction XD01 to create a new customer master record.
  Ensure that you select the correct sales area during the creation process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Reference Customer:
  
  If you are working with a reference customer, consider using a different customer that has the required sales area configured.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the sales area is properly set up for the customer type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01: Create Customer (Centrally)
  XD02: Change Customer (Centrally)
  XD03: Display Customer (Centrally)
  
  
  
  Sales Area Components:
  
  Sales Organization: Represents the selling unit.
  Distribution Channel: Represents the way products or services reach customers.
  Division: Represents a product line or group of products.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on customer master data and sales area configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VS008 error and successfully manage your customer master data in SAP.