How To Fix RDM_BBY228 - Distribution chain missing in the organizational data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Distribution chain missing in the organizational data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY228 - Distribution chain missing in the organizational data ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY228, which states "Distribution chain missing in the organizational data," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction that requires a specific distribution chain, but that distribution chain is not defined in the organizational data for the relevant material or sales area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Chain: The distribution chain (which consists of a combination of sales organization and distribution channel) is not defined for the material or the sales area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the sales organization or distribution channel may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been maintained for the specific distribution chain.
  Sales Area Not Defined: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Check if the material is maintained for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  If not, you may need to create or update the material master data for the specific distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Define Distribution Chain:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Sales and Distribution (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Go to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Material Master > Maintain Material Master Data.
  Ensure that the distribution chain is defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  In SPRO, check the configuration for the sales organization and distribution channel.
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly defined and that the distribution chain is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Sales Area:
  
  If the sales area is not defined, you may need to create it.
  Use Transaction Code: OVX5 to define the sales area.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OVX5: Define Sales Area
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining material master data and configuring sales and distribution settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RDM_BBY228 error and ensure that the distribution chain is correctly set up in your SAP system.