How To Fix SAPLWOSK013 - No distribution chains are assigned to plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSK - Ret. Store Consumer Order: Messages for func. group SAPLWOSK

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No distribution chains are assigned to plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSK013 - No distribution chains are assigned to plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWOSK013 indicates that there are no distribution chains assigned to the specified plant. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when trying to perform operations that require a distribution chain to be linked to a plant.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find any distribution chains associated with the specified plant. Distribution chains are essential for managing the flow of goods and sales processes in SAP, and they link plants to sales organizations and distribution channels.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a distribution chain to the plant in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Transaction:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and select SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Logistics - General ? Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  Here, you can check the existing plants and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Assign Distribution Chains:
  
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution ? Master Data ? Material ? Basic Data ? Assign Distribution Chains to Plants.
  In this section, you can assign the relevant distribution chains to the plant that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the distribution chain you want to assign is already created and active. You can check this under Sales and Distribution ? Master Data ? Sales Organization ? Distribution Channel.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to perform the operation again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Distribution Chain: A combination of a sales organization and a distribution channel. It is essential for managing sales processes and inventory in SAP.
  Plant: A location where materials are produced, stored, or distributed. Each plant can have multiple distribution chains assigned to it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVX5 (for distribution chain assignment) and SPRO (for configuration).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for additional configuration issues or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.