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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Customer > Define Distribution Channels.
  Ensure that the distribution channel you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is correctly set up.
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Organization > Assign Distribution Channels to Sales Organizations.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  If the error occurs while processing pricing, check the condition records for the relevant pricing procedure.
  Use transaction VK13 to display condition records and ensure that they exist for the specified distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data is correctly maintained for the relevant distribution channel.
  Use transaction XD03 to display the customer master and verify the distribution channel settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, VK13, XD03, and others that may help in navigating the configuration settings.
  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 view and modify the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /BEV4/PLPEND147 error in your SAP system.