How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND147 - Customizing error: check for distribution channel not maintained

/BEV4/PLPEND147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Customizing error: check for distribution channel not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND147 - Customizing error: check for distribution channel not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND147 indicates a customizing error related to the distribution channel not being maintained for a specific configuration in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) module, particularly when dealing with pricing, condition records, or other sales-related configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Distribution Channel Configuration: The distribution channel for the specific sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is not maintained in the relevant customizing settings.
  Condition Records: If you are trying to access condition records (like pricing conditions) that are not defined for the specified distribution channel.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area might not be properly set up in the system, leading to the inability to find the necessary data for the distribution channel.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Distribution Channel Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction SPRO.
  Navigate