How To Fix MH009 - Distribution chain &/& is not a store distribution chain

MH009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Distribution chain &/& is not a store distribution chain

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain store logistics data for a distribution chain.
However, this is only possible if the distribution chain is one
for stores (as opposed to one for
distribution centers).

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?

Specify a store distribution chain.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH009 - Distribution chain &/& is not a store distribution chain ?

  The SAP error message MH009 indicates that the distribution chain you are trying to use is not recognized as a store distribution chain. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain you are trying to use may not be set up correctly in the system or may not be designated as a store distribution chain.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or customer master data may not be configured properly for the specified distribution chain.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have the distribution chain defined as a store distribution chain.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Distribution Chains.
  Ensure that the distribution chain in question is correctly defined and marked as a store distribution chain.
  
  
  
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