How To Fix IM063 - Plant & is not allowed for the sales org. and distrib.channel

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Plant & is not allowed for the sales org. and distrib.channel

What causes this issue?

<ZH>PM:</>
The sales organization and distribution channel have not been
maintainedfor the PM planning plant entered.
<ZH>QM:</>
The sales organization and distribution channel have not been
maintainedfor the material plant entered.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the relevant plant data is maintained, or select another
plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM063 - Plant & is not allowed for the sales org. and distrib.channel ?

  The SAP error message IM063 indicates that a specific plant is not allowed for the specified sales organization and distribution channel. This error typically arises during sales order processing, material master data maintenance, or when trying to create or change sales documents.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant may not be assigned to the sales organization and distribution channel in the configuration settings.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly for the specified plant, sales organization, or distribution channel.
  Sales Area Assignment: The sales area (which consists of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured to include the plant.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the plant for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Organization -> Assign Plants to Sales Organizations).
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the sales views for the material and ensure that the plant is correctly assigned and that the sales organization and distribution channel are valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Check the sales area configuration using transaction code OVX5 or SPRO.
  Ensure that the sales area includes the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that all settings are correct and that there are no missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OVX5: Assign Plants to Sales Organizations
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales organization and distribution channel configuration.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IM063 error in SAP.