How To Fix MH099 - Sales data/POS data for plant & does not exist in distribution chain & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Sales data/POS data for plant & does not exist in distribution chain & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH099 - Sales data/POS data for plant & does not exist in distribution chain & & ?

  The SAP error message MH099 typically indicates that there is an issue with the sales data or point-of-sale (POS) data for a specific plant within a distribution chain. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of sales orders, inventory management, or when trying to access sales data that is not properly configured or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The plant or distribution chain may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the plant is not assigned to the distribution chain in the relevant master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master, customer master, or sales organization data.
  Incorrect Sales Area: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be correctly set up for the plant in question.
  Data Deletion: The sales data or POS data for the specified plant may have been deleted or not yet created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the plant is correctly assigned to the distribution chain in the configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly set up and linked to the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the plant is correctly assigned and that the sales views are maintained.
  Review the customer master data to ensure that the customer is linked to the correct sales area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data. You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or VD03 (Display Customer) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Data:
  
  If the sales data or POS data is missing, you may need to create it. This could involve entering sales orders, creating sales documents, or uploading data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  VD01 (Create Customer)
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message MH099 for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MH099 error and implement the appropriate solution.