How To Fix MH157 - Distr. chain for plant & unknown; EAN not determinable for sales unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Distr. chain for plant & unknown; EAN not determinable for sales unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH157 - Distr. chain for plant & unknown; EAN not determinable for sales unit ?

  The SAP error message MH157, which states "Distr. chain for plant & unknown; EAN not determinable for sales unit," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with materials that have not been properly configured in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain (which includes the sales organization and distribution channel) for the material in question may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing EAN (European Article Number): The EAN for the material or sales unit may not be maintained in the material master data. This is crucial for identifying products, especially in retail and logistics.
  Plant Configuration Issues: The plant associated with the material may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to determine the EAN.
  Sales Unit Issues: The sales unit for the material may not be defined correctly, or it may not match the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially Sales Org. Data and Basic Data) to ensure that the distribution chain is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the EAN is maintained in the Basic Data view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Chain:
  
  Ensure that the distribution chain (sales organization and distribution channel) is correctly assigned to the material. You can check this in the sales organization data of the material master.
  
  
  
  Maintain EAN:
  
  If the EAN is missing, you can maintain it in the material master under the Basic Data view. Make sure to enter the correct EAN for the sales unit.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Unit Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales unit is defined correctly in the material master. If necessary, adjust the sales unit to match the expected format.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  VK11 (Create Condition Records)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and distribution chain configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MH157 error message in SAP.