How To Fix PPC0040 - Distribution definition for location &1 is not maintained completely

PPC0040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Distribution definition for location &1 is not maintained completely

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a confirmation in location &v1&.
The distribution definition has been maintained only partially or not at
all for the APO publishing types 350 "Confirmation (IS Automotive)", 351
"Confirmation Deletions (IS Automotive)" and 352 "Reporting Points (IS
Automotive)". This means that data entered can be reported only
partially or not at all in the logical system.

System Response

The confirmation cannot be entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the distribution definition in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPC0040 - Details

• The SAP error message PPC0040, which states "Distribution definition for location &1 is not maintained completely," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with distribution definitions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a complete distribution definition for the specified location, which is necessary for certain planning processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The distribution definition for the specified location has not been fully maintained. This could mean that required fields or settings are missing.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like location, product, or planning parameters) may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the distribution definition.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully applied or may