How To Fix W0009 - Store distribution chain (category 1) not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Store distribution chain (category 1) not maintained

What causes this issue?

You can only maintain a reference store per distribution chain for
retail distribution chains (distribution chain category 1).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0009 - Store distribution chain (category 1) not maintained ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W0009 Store distribution chain (category 1) not maintained
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system expects a distribution chain (also known as a distribution channel) of category 1 to be maintained for a particular sales organization or plant, but it is missing or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Distribution chain (category 1) refers to a specific type of distribution channel that is mandatory for certain business processes.
  The system checks the master data (such as sales area data, customer master, or material master) and finds that the required distribution chain is not maintained.
  This can happen during sales order processing, delivery creation, or other sales and distribution transactions where the distribution chain is a key element.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), a distribution chain represents the way products are distributed to customers.
  Distribution chains are linked to sales organizations and divisions to define