How To Fix MH008 - No reference store exists for distribution chain &/&

MH008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No reference store exists for distribution chain &/&

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain store logistics data for a distribution chain.
However, a reference store has not been defined for the distribution
chain.

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?

Assign a reference store to the distribution chain in Customizing for
<LS>Retail Basic Data</>.
<DS:SIMG.W_OE_EG_WL_0101>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH008 - No reference store exists for distribution chain &/& ?

  The SAP error message MH008 "No reference store exists for distribution chain &/&" typically occurs in the context of materials management and logistics when trying to perform operations related to distribution chains, such as creating or processing a sales order, delivery, or stock transfer. This error indicates that the system cannot find a reference store (or plant) associated with the specified distribution chain.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution chain (which consists of a combination of sales organization and distribution channel) may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Reference Store Not Defined: There may not be a reference store (or plant) assigned to the distribution chain in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials, plants, or distribution chains.
  Incorrect Input: The distribution chain entered in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG)