How To Fix VL314 - Distribution channel & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Distribution channel & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The <GL:distribution_channel>distribution channel</> &V1& is not
allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' 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' 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 VL314 - Distribution channel & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL314 indicates that a distribution channel is not defined for a specific combination of sales organization and distribution channel in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to process sales documents, such as sales orders or deliveries, where the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified distribution channel.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution channel has not been defined in the system for the relevant sales organization.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The distribution channel entered in the sales document may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master may not have the correct distribution channel assigned.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to production, it may not have been properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Customer > Define Distribution Channel.
  Ensure that the distribution channel is defined for the relevant sales organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document (e.g., sales order or delivery) to ensure that the distribution channel is correctly entered.
  Make sure that the distribution channel is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data using transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) to ensure that the distribution channel is assigned correctly.
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the distribution channel is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported and that no errors occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  XD03: Display Customer Master Data.
  MM03: Display Material Master Data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL314 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.