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

RDM_BBY158 - Overview

• 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