How To Fix V1459 - Found variant &1 has not been created in sales org &2 dist. channel &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Found variant &1 has not been created in sales org &2 dist. channel &3

What causes this issue?

Due to the configuration, the system has found material variant &V1&
but because this variant has not been created in sales organization
&V2& distribution channel &V3&, the configured material cannot be
replaced with the material variant.

How to fix this error?

Create variant &V1& in sales organisation &V2& distribution channel
&V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1459 - Found variant &1 has not been created in sales org &2 dist. channel &3 ?

  The SAP error message V1459 indicates that a specific variant of a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) has not been created for a particular combination of sales organization and distribution channel. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when trying to create or process sales documents.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Sales Document Variant: The required sales document variant has not been defined for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the sales document settings, where the variant is not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered incorrect or incomplete data when trying to create the sales document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVAK (for sales document types) or VOTXN (for sales document type configuration).
  Verify that the sales document type you are trying to use is correctly configured for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Variants:
  
  If the required variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under Sales and Distribution.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu, navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types, and ensure that the necessary variants are created.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user is entering the correct sales organization and distribution channel when creating the sales document.
  Validate that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up sales document variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and user input, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVAK, VOTXN, and SPRO for configuration tasks.
  Sales Document Types: Understand the different types of sales documents and their configurations in SAP SD.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify sales documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.