How To Fix 9J673 - Document to be copied is in distribution channel &/&/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Document to be copied is in distribution channel &/&/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J673 - Document to be copied is in distribution channel &/&/& ?

  The SAP error message 9J673 indicates that a document you are trying to copy is associated with a specific distribution channel that is not available or is restricted in the current context. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations, where the distribution channel is a key factor in determining the validity of the document.
  Cause:
  
  Distribution Channel Restrictions: The document you are trying to copy is linked to a distribution channel that is not valid for the current operation or is not set up in the target document.
  Missing Configuration: The distribution channel may not be configured correctly in the system, or the necessary master data (like customer or material) may not be set up for that channel.
  Document Type Limitations: The document type you are trying to create may not allow copying from documents associated with certain distribution channels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Distribution Channel: Verify the distribution channel of the source document you are trying to copy. Ensure that it is valid and active in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for distribution channels under Sales and Distribution. Ensure that the distribution channel is properly configured and linked to the relevant sales organization and division.
  Master Data Verification: Ensure that the customer master data and material master data are correctly set up for the distribution channel in question. You can check this using transaction codes like XD03 for customer master and MM03 for material master.
  Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type you are trying to create. Ensure that it allows copying from the source document's distribution channel.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to work with sales documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate documents in the specified distribution channel.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.