How To Fix W/006 - Distribution chain & / & not found in markdown plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Distribution chain & / & not found in markdown plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/006 - Distribution chain & / & not found in markdown plan ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/006 Distribution chain & / & not found in markdown plan
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system cannot find the specified distribution chain in the markdown plan during pricing or condition processing. The distribution chain is a key organizational element in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that links sales organizations and divisions to specific distribution channels.
  In the context of markdown planning (used in Retail Pricing and Promotions), the system expects the distribution chain to be defined in the markdown plan to correctly apply markdown conditions or pricing. If the distribution chain is missing or incorrectly maintained, this warning is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholders & / & in the message represent the missing distribution chain and possibly the sales organization or other related organizational units.
  Markdown plans are used to manage price reductions and promotions in retail scenarios.
  The system tries to find the distribution chain in the markdown plan to apply the markdown correctly.
  If the distribution chain is not found, the system cannot apply the markdown as expected, hence the warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Configuration:
  
  Verify that the distribution chain exists and is correctly assigned to the sales organization and division.
  Use transaction codes like OVX5 to check or maintain distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Maintain Distribution Chain in Markdown Plan:
  
  Go to the markdown plan maintenance transaction (e.g., WMP1 or relevant transaction depending on your SAP Retail version).
  Ensure that the distribution chain is included in the markdown plan.
  If missing, add the correct distribution chain to the markdown plan.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the sales document or pricing condition record references the correct distribution chain.
  Ensure that the organizational data in the sales document matches the markdown plan setup.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing and Condition Records:
  
  Check if the pricing conditions or markdown conditions are correctly maintained for the distribution chain.
  Use transaction VK13 to display condition records and verify distribution chain assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes if the issue persists, as there might be patches or corrections related to markdown plans and distribution chains.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Distribution Chain: Combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division that defines the route through which goods are distributed.
  Markdown Plan: A tool in SAP Retail used to plan and execute price reductions and promotions.
  Transactions:
  
  OVX5 – Maintain Distribution Chain
  WMP1 – Maintain Markdown Plan
  VK13 – Display Pricing Conditions
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved: SAP Retail (IS-Retail), Sales and Distribution (SD), Pricing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  W/006 Distribution chain & / & not found in markdown plan
  
  
  Cause
  Distribution chain missing in markdown plan configuration
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the distribution chain in the markdown plan and verify master data consistency
  
  
  Related Transactions
  OVX5, WMP1, VK13
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the sales organization, distribution channel, and markdown plan involved.