How To Fix SDCORE096 - Distribution channel &2 not permitted in sales organization &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDCORE -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Distribution channel &2 not permitted in sales organization &1

What causes this issue?

The error analysis for the incorrect record shows that an assignment of
the distribution channel to a sales organization is not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the assignment is no longer required, delete this row. Otherwise,
maintain the assignment of the distribution channel to the sales
organization and call up the assignment again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDCORE096 - Distribution channel &2 not permitted in sales organization &1 ?

  The SAP error message SDCORE096 indicates that a specific distribution channel is not permitted for the sales organization you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when you attempt to create or process a sales document (like a sales order) with a combination of sales organization and distribution channel that is not configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The distribution channel you are trying to use is not assigned to the sales organization in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issue: The customer master data or material master data may not be set up correctly for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong distribution channel or sales organization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Customer > Define Distribution Channels.
  Ensure that the distribution channel is assigned to the sales organization you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer - Sales Area).
  Check if the customer is set up for the specific sales organization and distribution channel. If not, you may need to create or update the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Verify that the material is available for the sales organization and distribution channel in the sales views.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Double-check the sales document you are trying to create or process. Ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have access to make the necessary changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator to ensure that the required settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  XD03: Display Customer Master Data.
  MM03: Display Material Master Data.
  VA01/VA02: Create/Change Sales Order (to test after making changes).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring sales organizations and distribution channels.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify customer and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SDCORE096 error message in SAP.