/BEV4/PLPEND118 - Customer/object/material in sales area invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Customer/object/material in sales area invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND118 - Customer/object/material in sales area invalid ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND118 indicates that there is an issue with the customer, object, or material in the specified sales area. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when trying to process sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Customer: The customer may not be set up correctly in the system for the specific sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division).
  Invalid Material: The material may not be available or not set up for the specific sales area.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to process transactions.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the customer or material.
  Status of Customer/Material: The customer or material may be blocked or inactive in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Verify that the customer is correctly set up for the relevant sales area.
  Ensure that the customer is not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is available in the relevant sales area and that it is not blocked for sales.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales area in the system (transaction code OVX5 for sales area assignment).
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the customer and material master records are filled out correctly.
  Look for any missing data that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance. They may need to check system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  VD03: Display Customer Master (Sales Area)
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OVX5: Sales Area Assignment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales and distribution processes for further insights into master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BEV4/PLPEND118 error message.