How To Fix RDM_BBY158 - Distribution chain &1/&2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Distribution chain &1/&2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY158 - Distribution chain &1/&2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY158 indicates that the specified distribution chain (which consists of a sales organization and a distribution channel) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to perform operations related to sales and distribution, such as creating or processing sales orders, deliveries, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Distribution Chain: The distribution chain you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The sales organization or distribution channel entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The distribution chain may have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the distribution chain from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Organization -> Assign Distribution Channel to Sales Organization) to verify if the distribution chain exists.
  Ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel you are trying to use are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create Distribution Chain:
  
  If the distribution chain does not exist, you can create it using the same transaction code mentioned above. Assign the appropriate distribution channel to the sales organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input values for the sales organization and distribution channel in the transaction you are executing. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the distribution chain should exist, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVX5: Assign Distribution Channel to Sales Organization
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Sales and Distribution to understand how distribution chains are structured and configured.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RDM_BBY158 error and successfully work with the desired distribution chain in SAP.