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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W/ -
Message number: 136
Message text: Distribution chain missing. Markdown plan cannot be created
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W/136
- Distribution chain missing. Markdown plan cannot be created ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
SAP Error Message:
W/136 Distribution chain missing. Markdown plan cannot be created
Cause
This warning message typically occurs in SAP when you try to create a markdown plan (a pricing or discount plan) but the system cannot find a valid distribution chain for the material or customer combination involved.
Distribution chain in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) is a combination of:
The markdown plan requires a valid distribution chain to determine the correct pricing and discount conditions.
If the distribution chain is missing or not maintained for the material/customer or sales area, the system cannot proceed with creating the markdown plan.
Check and Maintain Distribution Chain:
Go to transaction OVX5 (or SPRO path:
SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Customers -> Assign Sales Area Data to Customer
)
Verify if the distribution chain (Sales Org + Distribution Channel + Division) is assigned and active for the customer/material.
Assign Distribution Chain to Customer:
Assign Distribution Chain to Material:
Maintain Sales Area Data:
Check Pricing Procedure and Condition Records:
Recreate Markdown Plan:
Distribution Chain is a key organizational element in SAP SD that links sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
Markdown plans are used in Retail Pricing to manage discounts and price reductions.
The error message is a warning (W/136), meaning the system stops the creation of the markdown plan due to missing master data.
Transaction codes related to distribution chain and markdown plans:
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Error | W/136 Distribution chain missing. Markdown plan cannot be created |
Cause | Missing or incorrect distribution chain (Sales Org + Distribution Channel + Division) |
Solution | Maintain distribution chain in OVX5, assign sales area data to customer/material, then retry |
Related Tcodes | OVX5, VD02, XD02, WMC1, VK11 |
If you need further assistance, please provide details about the sales area, material, and customer involved.
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