How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS167 - Sales org. &1 and distr. channel &2 does not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS - Season Maintenance Messages Class

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Sales org. &1 and distr. channel &2 does not match

What causes this issue?

Sales organization and distribution channel does not match.

System Response

System does not allow assigning a distribution channel to a sales
organization which is not defined.

How to fix this error?

Choose another distribution channel, which is assigned to this sales
organization or select another sales organization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS167 - Sales org. &1 and distr. channel &2 does not match ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS167 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sales organization and distribution channel in the context of seasonality or seasonal products. This error typically arises in the SAP Fashion Management (FMS) module, which is used for managing seasonal products in the fashion industry.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the sales organization and distribution channel combination you are trying to use does not match the predefined settings in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The sales organization and distribution channel may not be properly configured to work together in the context of seasonal products.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The master data for the product, sales organization, or distribution channel may not be aligned correctly.
  Seasonal Product Settings: The seasonal product settings may not be correctly defined for the specific sales organization and distribution channel combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the sales organization and distribution channel in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the combination of sales organization and distribution channel is valid and properly configured for seasonal products.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product in question. Ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly assigned.
  Verify that the product is set up as a seasonal product and that the relevant settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Adjust Seasonal Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the seasonal settings for the sales organization and distribution channel. This may involve defining or modifying the seasonal product attributes in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring seasonal products and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or MM03 (to view material master data) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the relevant configurations and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS167 in your SAP system.