How To Fix W/149 - Material &1 does not exist in dist. chain &2 &3 - processing not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in dist. chain &2 &3 - processing not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/149 - Material &1 does not exist in dist. chain &2 &3 - processing not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/149 Material &1 does not exist in dist. chain &2 &3 - processing not possible
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the material specified (Material &1) is not found in the distribution chain identified by &2 and &3. In SAP, a distribution chain represents the organizational structure for distribution, typically combining sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  Material &1: The material number that is being processed.
  Distribution Chain &2 &3: Usually represents the sales organization (&2) and distribution channel (&3).
  
  The system is trying to process a transaction (such as sales order, delivery, or pricing) involving this material within the specified sales organization and distribution channel, but the material master data is not maintained or valid for this distribution chain.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Missing for Sales Org/Dist Channel: The material is not extended to the sales organization and distribution channel in the material master (Sales: Sales Org. Data 1 or Sales Org. Data 2 views).
  Incorrect Sales Org or Distribution Channel: The sales organization or distribution channel in the transaction does not match the ones where the material is valid.
  Material Master Incomplete or Incorrect: The material master record might be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Distribution Chain Not Defined Properly: The combination of sales org and distribution channel might not be set up correctly in customizing.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Extension:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number (&1).
  Check if the material is extended to the sales organization (&2) and distribution channel (&3).
  If not, extend the material to the required sales org and distribution channel using MM01 or by adding the sales views in MM02.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Confirm that the sales org and distribution channel used in the transaction are correct.
  Check customizing in SPRO under Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Org. ? Maintain Sales Org. and Distribution Channel.
  
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Setup:
  
  Verify the distribution chain configuration in customizing.
  Transaction OVX5 can be used to check distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure all relevant sales views (Sales Org 1, Sales Org 2) are properly maintained.
  Check if the material is flagged for sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After correcting the material master or distribution chain, retry the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), so processing might be stopped or limited depending on the transaction.
  It often appears during sales order creation, delivery processing, or pricing.
  Proper master data maintenance is crucial for smooth sales and distribution processes.
  If the material is not supposed to be sold via the specified sales org/dist channel, then the transaction data should be corrected instead.
  
  
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  Error Message
  W/149 Material &1 does not exist in dist. chain &2 &3 - processing not possible
  
  
  Cause
  Material not extended to sales org & distribution channel in material master
  
  
  Solution
  Extend material to sales org/dist channel in MM02 or correct transaction data
  
  
  Transactions to Use
  MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material), OVX5 (Distribution Chain)
  
  
  Related SAP Module
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!