How To Fix 06846 - Please maintain sales org./division/distr. channel in supplying plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 846

• Message text: Please maintain sales org./division/distr. channel in supplying plant &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the case of a stock transfer with a delivery and a billing document
the Sales and Distribution (SD) data sales organization, distribution
channel, and division must be maintained for the supplying plant so
that the shipping index can be updated. Maintain any missing data in
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06846 - Please maintain sales org./division/distr. channel in supplying plant & ?

  The SAP error message 06846, which states "Please maintain sales org./division/distr. channel in supplying plant," typically occurs when there is a missing configuration in the system related to the sales organization, division, or distribution channel for a specific plant. This error is often encountered during sales order processing, material master data maintenance, or when creating a delivery.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined relationship between the sales organization, division, distribution channel, and the supplying plant in the system. Specifically, the system requires that these elements be linked to ensure that sales transactions can be processed correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the necessary configuration in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Customer -> Sales Area Data -> Maintain Sales Area Data
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Area Data:
  
  You need to ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly assigned to the supplying plant.
  Use transaction code OVX5 to maintain the sales area data for the plant.
  Enter the relevant sales organization, distribution channel, and division, and ensure that the supplying plant is linked to these elements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and check the sales views.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Data:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly set up in the system and that it is assigned to the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5: Maintain Sales Area Data
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OVX4: Define Sales Organization/Distribution Channel/Division
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining sales area data and material master data.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the sales area data and material master.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06846 and ensure that the sales organization, division, and distribution channel are properly maintained for the supplying plant.