How To Fix MG535 - No distribution chain and plant allowed in long text for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 535

• Message text: No distribution chain and plant allowed in long text for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG535 - No distribution chain and plant allowed in long text for material & ?

  The SAP error message MG535 ("No distribution chain and plant allowed") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the material master data, specifically related to the sales and distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid distribution chain and plant combination for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The material may not have been assigned to any distribution chain or plant in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution chain or plant may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Material Status: The material might be set to a status that restricts its use in certain distribution chains or plants.
  Sales Organization: The sales organization linked to the distribution chain may not be properly set up or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the sales views (Sales Org. Data 1 and Sales Org. Data 2).
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct distribution chain and plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Distribution Chain and Plant:
  
  If the material is not assigned, you can create or update the material master data using transaction code MM01 (to create) or MM02 (to change).
  Ensure that the distribution chain and plant combination is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Material Master > Define Distribution Chains.
  Ensure that the distribution chain and plant are correctly configured and linked.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material has any restrictions or statuses that might prevent it from being used in the specified distribution chain or plant.
  
  
  
  Sales Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization linked to the distribution chain is properly configured and has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining material master data and configuring distribution chains.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MG535 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up for use in the desired distribution chain and plant.