How To Fix VK013 - Distribution channel & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Distribution channel & is not defined

What causes this issue?

<GL:distribution_channel>Distribution channel</> &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_3' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>distribution channel</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'distribution channels'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK013 - Distribution channel & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VK013, which states "Distribution channel & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a distribution channel that has not been properly configured in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution channel you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a new distribution channel that has not been set up or an existing one that has been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (such as customer master, material master, or sales organization) may reference a distribution channel that is not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Distribution Channel:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Sales and Distribution ? Master Data ? Customer Master ? Define Distribution Channels.
  Check if the distribution channel in question is listed. If not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the distribution channel is assigned to the relevant sales organization.
  Navigate to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Organization and Distribution Channel ? Assign Distribution Channels to Sales Organizations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data and material master data to ensure they are correctly configured with the appropriate distribution channels.
  You can use transaction codes like XD03 (Display Customer) or MM03 (Display Material) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the distribution channel was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes were included in the transport request and successfully transported to the target environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or SD consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  XD03 for customer master data.
  MM03 for material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to distribution channels.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK013 error and ensure that the distribution channel is properly defined in your SAP system.