How To Fix WART_MSG020 - The given distribution chain is not valid (not in TVKOV).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WART_MSG - Messages of Merchandise service

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The given distribution chain is not valid (not in TVKOV).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WART_MSG020 - The given distribution chain is not valid (not in TVKOV). ?

  The SAP error message WART_MSG020 indicates that the distribution chain you are trying to use is not valid because it is not found in the relevant table (TVKOV). This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with sales documents, pricing, or material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Distribution Chain: The distribution chain you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the distribution chain may not have been created or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The distribution chain may not be properly configured in the system, meaning it has not been assigned to the relevant sales organization or plant.
  Master Data Issues: The material or customer master data may not be set up for the specified distribution chain.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain: Verify that the distribution chain you are using is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Sales and Distribution ? Define Distribution Channels.
  Ensure that the distribution chain is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Distribution Chain: If the distribution chain does not exist, you may need to create it:
  
  In the same configuration path, you can create a new distribution chain if necessary.
  Ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate sales organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the material and customer master data are set up for the distribution chain:
  
  For materials, check the material master data in MM03 and ensure that the distribution chain is included in the sales views.
  For customers, check the customer master data in XD03 or VD03 to ensure that the distribution chain is valid.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the distribution chain was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  XD03/VD03: Display Customer Master.
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  TVKOV: This table contains the valid distribution chains in the system. You can check this table to see if your distribution chain is listed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to distribution chains and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WART_MSG020 and ensure that your distribution chain is valid for use in your SAP system.