How To Fix MH006 - The reference distribution center is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The reference distribution center is not defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a distribution center on the initial screen. As a
result, the system tried to determine the reference distribution
center, but a reference distribution center has not been defined in
Customizing.

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?

You have the following options:
Define the reference distribution center in Customizing for <LS>Basic
Data Retail</> in <DS:SIMG.W_GE_0100>General Control, Retail Master
Data</>.
Enter a distribution center whose data you want to maintain.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH006 - The reference distribution center is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MH006, which states "The reference distribution center is not defined in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of materials management or logistics when the system is unable to find a defined reference distribution center for a particular process. This can happen during various transactions, such as when trying to create or process a purchase order, transfer order, or stock transport order.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference distribution center has not been defined in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not be correctly set up to reference the distribution center.
  Transport Route Issues: The transport routes or logistics settings may not be properly configured to include the reference distribution center.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Distribution Centers.
  Ensure that the reference distribution center is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials to ensure that they are linked to the correct distribution center.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Routes:
  
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly set up to include the reference distribution center.
  Check the settings under Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Transport Routes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the distribution center settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any additional configuration steps that may be required for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MH006 error in your SAP system.