How To Fix RDM_BBY159 - Plant &1 does not sell via distribution chain &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Plant &1 does not sell via distribution chain &2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY159 - Plant &1 does not sell via distribution chain &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY159 indicates that a specific plant (denoted as &1) is not configured to sell products through the specified distribution chain (denoted as &2/&3). This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when trying to create or process sales orders, quotations, or other sales-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant is not assigned to the distribution channel in the sales organization settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly for the specified plant and distribution channel.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured to include the plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant and Distribution Channel Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Organization > Assign Plant to Sales Organization).
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the sales views for the material in the specified plant and ensure that the distribution channel is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OVX6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Organization > Define Sales Areas).
  Ensure that the sales area includes the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Sales Area:
  
  If the plant is not assigned to the distribution channel, you may need to create a new sales area or adjust the existing configuration to include the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make these changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  OVX5 - Assign Plant to Sales Organization
  OVX6 - Define Sales Areas
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Sales and Distribution configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and permissions to view and modify the necessary configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RDM_BBY159 error and ensure that the plant is correctly set up to sell via the specified distribution chain.