How To Fix W_CB070 - Enter a division

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Enter a division

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB070 - Enter a division ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB070 - Enter a division
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a required field for Division is left empty during data entry in a transaction or master data maintenance. The system expects a division to be specified because it is a mandatory organizational unit in the sales and distribution (SD) module or other related modules.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Division is an organizational unit in SAP that groups products or services. It is often used for reporting, pricing, and sales processes.
  The system requires this field to be filled to correctly process sales documents, pricing procedures, or master data.
  The message is a warning (W_), so it may allow you to continue but advises you to enter the division for proper processing.
  
  
  Common Scenarios Where W_CB070 Occurs:
  
  Creating or changing sales documents (e.g., sales orders, quotations).
  Maintaining customer master data (Sales area data).
  Entering material master data related to sales.
  Processing pricing or condition records where division is relevant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Division:
  
  In the screen where the message appears, enter the appropriate division code.
  Division codes are usually predefined in your SAP system (e.g., 01, 02, 03).
  If you are unsure which division to enter, consult your sales or master data team.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is correctly maintained in the customer or material master.
  Use transaction codes like VD02 (Change Customer Sales Area Data) or MM02 (Change Material Master) to verify.
  
  
  
  Maintain Division in Customizing (if missing):
  
  If the division is not defined in your system, you may need to create it via SPRO:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Sales and Distribution ? Define Divisions
  
  
  Assign divisions to sales organizations and distribution channels as needed.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes custom code enforces division entry. Verify if any user exits or BAdIs are causing this message.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: CB (Sales and Distribution)
  Message Number: 070
  Message Type: Warning (W)
  Transaction Codes: VA01, VA02, VD01, VD02, MM01, MM02, etc.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Division field is empty but required.
  Solution: Enter a valid division code in the relevant field.
  If division codes are missing: Define them in customizing.
  If unsure: Consult your SAP SD or master data team.
  
  
  If you need help identifying valid division codes or configuring divisions, please provide your SAP system version and the transaction where the message occurs.