How To Fix VSH_APPL_LOG003 - The sales area assignment is not permitted

VSH_APPL_LOG003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSH_APPL_LOG - Message Class for Error Logs in Customer Hierarchy

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The sales area assignment is not permitted

&CAUSE& You wish to assign a customer, whose sales area is not
permitted in the sales area for the higher-level customer. This sales
area assignment is not provided in Customizing. &SYSTEM_RESPONSE& The
system cannot assign the customer. &WHAT_TO_DO& Enter a valid sales
area. The sales area must correspond to the settings in Customizing for
this customer hierarchy type. &SYS_ADMIN& You can change the assignment
of the sales area in Customizing. <DS:TRAN.OVH3>Execute action</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG003 - The sales area assignment is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG003 ("The sales area assignment is not permitted") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when there is an issue with the assignment of a sales area to a customer or material. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or changing sales documents, customer master data, or material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sales Area Assignment: The customer or material may not be assigned to the required sales area in the system.
  Incorrect Sales Area Configuration: The sales area may not be properly configured in the system, or the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division may not be valid.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the assignment from being valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the sales area.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or settings may restrict