How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG021 - Distribution channel is required.

SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Distribution channel is required.

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SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG021 indicates that a distribution channel is required for processing free goods in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a sales order, delivery, or billing document that involves free goods, but the system cannot find a valid distribution channel associated with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Channel: The distribution channel field is not filled in the sales order or the relevant document.
  
  Configuration Issues: The distribution channel may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division).
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master may not have the necessary data for the specified distribution channel.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Order/Document:
  
  Ensure that the distribution channel is filled in the sales order or document you are trying to process. You can do this by