How To Fix WM01014 - Sales organization and distribution chain must be selected together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM01 - Assortments IS-R Enhancements

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Sales organization and distribution chain must be selected together

What causes this issue?

You have selected either a
<DS:GLOS.3526C7F3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales organization</> or a
<DS:GLOS.3526C803AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>distribution channel</> for
the selection.

System Response

This selection is not permitted. You must always select a sales
organization <zh>and</> a distribution channel together.

How to fix this error?

Enter a sales organization <zh>and</> a distribution channel as the
selecition criteria, or leave blank.

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 WM01014 - Sales organization and distribution chain must be selected together ?

  The SAP error message WM01014 indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the selection of the sales organization and distribution channel in the context of warehouse management or sales order processing. This error typically occurs when the system expects both the sales organization and distribution channel to be specified together, but one or both of them are missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales organization and distribution channel may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Data Entry: When creating or processing a sales order, either the sales organization or distribution channel may not have been selected.
  Master Data Issues: The combination of sales organization and distribution channel may not exist in the master data (e.g., in the material master or customer master).
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings in the configuration for sales and distribution (SD) may not align with the warehouse management (WM) settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that both the sales organization and distribution channel are selected when creating or processing the sales order.
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the sales organization and distribution channel combination is maintained.
  Check the customer master (transaction code VD03) to ensure that the sales area (which includes sales organization and distribution channel) is correctly set up.
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for sales and distribution (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly defined and linked.
  Check the settings in the warehouse management module to ensure that they are compatible with the sales and distribution settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of sales organizations and distribution channels.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VD03: Display Customer Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution or warehouse management.