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

MH157 - Overview

• 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