How To Fix W_DSD_01001 - For distribution chain &1/&2 no subordinated pricing levels are defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 001

• Message text: For distribution chain &1/&2 no subordinated pricing levels are defined

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the allowed pricing levels below
distribution chain in customizing for this distribution chain. The p
ossible pricing levels below a distribution chain are price list and/or
plant level.

System Response

Based on the missing setup no maintenance of store specific sales prices
can be allowed.

How to fix this error?

Create an entry for related sales organization and distribution channel
in the Customizing in IMG -> Logistics - General -> Basic Data Retail ->
Distribution Chain Control. Set the field 'DChain pricing level' to the
appropriate value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01001 - For distribution chain &1/&2 no subordinated pricing levels are defined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_DSD_01001
  
  Text: For distribution chain &1/&2 no subordinated pricing levels are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when the system tries to determine pricing for a sales document (often in the context of Distribution Channel and Division), but it cannot find any subordinated pricing levels defined for the specified Distribution Chain (which is a combination of Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division).
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), pricing procedures can be assigned at different organizational levels. The system expects that for the given distribution chain (Sales Org + Distribution Channel + Division), there are pricing levels defined in the pricing procedure determination. If these subordinated pricing levels are missing, the system cannot correctly determine the pricing procedure or pricing conditions.
  
  Explanation of Terms:
  
  Distribution Chain: Combination of Sales Organization + Distribution Channel + Division.
  Subordinated Pricing Levels: These are the levels at which pricing conditions or procedures are maintained, such as Sales Organization + Distribution Channel + Division, or other combinations.
  The system uses these levels to find the correct pricing procedure and condition records.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  During sales order creation or pricing determination.
  When the system tries to find pricing conditions for a sales document with a specific distribution chain.
  If the pricing procedure determination or condition records are incomplete or missing for that distribution chain.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Determination:
  
  Go to transaction V/08 (Pricing Procedure Determination).
  Verify that the pricing procedure is assigned for the combination of Sales Organization + Distribution Channel + Division (the distribution chain in question).
  If missing, assign the appropriate pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK11 or VK12 to maintain pricing condition records.
  Ensure that condition records exist for the relevant condition types at the required distribution chain level.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Table and Access Sequence:
  
  Verify that the access sequence for the condition types includes the distribution chain level.
  If the access sequence does not include the distribution chain, the system may not find the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Pricing Levels:
  
  In SPRO, under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Pricing Procedure Determination, ensure that the distribution chain is properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  If using Distribution Chain in Pricing:
  
  Make sure the distribution chain is correctly maintained in the master data and customizing.
  Check if the distribution chain is active and correctly linked to sales org, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so the system may still allow the sales document to be saved, but pricing may not be correctly determined.
  It is important to resolve this to avoid incorrect pricing or pricing errors downstream.
  Distribution chain is a key organizational element in SAP SD that helps in pricing and condition determination.
  Sometimes, this message appears if the system expects pricing at a more detailed level (e.g., Sales Org + Distribution Channel + Division), but only more general pricing (e.g., Sales Org + Distribution Channel) is maintained.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No subordinated pricing levels defined for the distribution chain (Sales Org + Dist. Ch + Division).
  
  
  Effect
  Pricing procedure or condition records cannot be found for the distribution chain.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain pricing procedure determination and condition records for the distribution chain.
  
  
  Transactions to check
  V/08 (Pricing Procedure Determination), VK11/VK12 (Condition Records)
  
  
  Customizing path
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Pricing Procedure Determination
  
  
  
  
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