How To Fix SAPLWOSK015 - You cannot supply the customer via any distribution chain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You cannot supply the customer via any distribution chain

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSK015 - You cannot supply the customer via any distribution chain ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWOSK015 indicates that the system cannot supply the customer through any distribution chain. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to create a sales order or perform a related transaction.
  Causes:
  
  
  Customer Master Data Issues: The customer may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing or incorrect data in the customer master record, such as:
  
  The customer is not assigned to any sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  The customer is marked as inactive or blocked.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material being sold may not be available for the specific distribution chain or may not be set up for sales in the relevant sales organization.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be configured correctly in the system, or the combination of sales area and customer may not exist.
  
  
  Pricing and Conditions: There may be issues with pricing conditions that prevent the transaction from being processed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Ensure that the customer is assigned to the correct sales area.
  Check if the customer is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master record.
  Ensure that the material is available for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales area in the system (transaction code OVX5 for sales area assignment).
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing conditions for the customer and material combination to ensure that valid pricing exists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 - Display Customer (General Data)
  VD03 - Display Customer (Sales Area Data)
  MM03 - Display Material
  OVX5 - Sales Area Assignment
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on customer and material master data management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message SAPLWOSK015.