How To Fix WB103 - Sales status & for material & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Sales status & for material & not found

What causes this issue?

Material &v2& was assigned sales status &v1&. This has, however, not
been defined.

System Response

The status cannot be read.

How to fix this error?

Check the status and the assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB103 - Sales status & for material & not found ?

  The SAP error message WB103, which states "Sales status & for material & not found," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the sales status for a specific material in the relevant sales document or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be properly set up in the material master. This includes missing sales views or incorrect sales organization data.
  Sales Status Not Defined: The sales status for the material may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the material is new and has not been fully configured.
  Sales Organization Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the relevant sales organization or distribution channel.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration in the sales area or sales document type that prevents the system from determining the sales status.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data due to recent changes or updates in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to transaction MM03 and check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the sales views are maintained and that the material is active.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Define Sales Status:
  
  If the sales status is not defined, you may need to define it in the system. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) to ensure that it is correctly set up for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type being used is configured to handle the material in question. This includes checking the item categories and their settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to sales status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  OVAK (Define Sales Document Types)
  OVC4 (Define Item Categories)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the material master data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.