How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND037 - Reference plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Reference plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND037 - Reference plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND037 Reference plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM), specifically within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) modules when working with distribution chains.
  
  The message indicates that the reference plant (plant &1) you are trying to use or assign is not part of the specified distribution chain (&2/&3).
  A distribution chain in SAP APO represents a logical grouping of locations (plants, warehouses, etc.) that are linked for distribution and planning purposes.
  The reference plant must be assigned to the distribution chain to be valid for planning or execution processes.
  This error typically arises during data transfer, planning runs, or master data maintenance when the system validates the consistency of the reference plant within the distribution chain.
  
  
  Common Scenarios Where This Occurs:
  
  When creating or changing a distribution chain and assigning plants.
  During data transfer from SAP ERP to APO (CIF - Core Interface).
  While running planning heuristics or SNP planning runs that involve distribution chains.
  When setting up or maintaining location products or location master data.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or relevant transaction for distribution chain maintenance).
  Verify that the reference plant (&1) is assigned to the distribution chain (&2/&3).
  If not assigned, add the plant to the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Maintain Location Master Data:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC3 or /SAPAPO/LOC2 to check the location master data.
  Ensure the plant is correctly assigned to the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Settings:
  
  If the data is transferred from SAP ERP, verify that the plant is correctly assigned to the distribution chain in ERP and that the CIF transfer is successful.
  Use transaction CIF monitoring tools (/SAPAPO/CIFMON) to check for errors.
  
  
  
  Re-Transfer Master Data:
  
  If the plant was recently added to the distribution chain in ERP, re-transfer the master data to APO.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing:
  
  Check the customizing settings for distribution chains in SAP APO under:
  
  IMG path: Advanced Planning and Optimization ? Supply Network Planning ? Master Data ? Distribution Chain
  
  
  Ensure the distribution chain &2/&3 exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Distribution Chain: A key concept in SAP APO SNP representing a network of locations for distribution planning.
  Reference Plant: The plant used as a reference point for planning or distribution within the chain.
  This error is a consistency check to ensure that planning objects are correctly linked.
  If you are unsure about the distribution chain or plant assignments, consult your APO system administrator or SAP SCM consultant.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WES_OUTBOUND037 Reference plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3
  
  
  Cause
  Reference plant not assigned to the specified distribution chain
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the plant to the distribution chain in APO master data; verify CIF transfer; maintain location master data
  
  
  Transactions
  /SAPAPO/SDP94, /SAPAPO/LOC3, /SAPAPO/LOC2, /SAPAPO/CIFMON
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the process you were performing when the error occurred, and the system landscape (ERP version, APO version, etc.).