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

MH006 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 >