How To Fix WN225 - Distribution chain & & not valid for retail price determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Distribution chain & & not valid for retail price determination

What causes this issue?

The &V1& &V2& distribution chain is not a valid distribution
chain.

How to fix this error?

Using the possible entries function, choose a distribution chain
for the retail price determination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN225 - Distribution chain & & not valid for retail price determination ?

  The SAP error message WN225, which states "Distribution chain & & not valid for retail price determination," typically occurs in the context of retail pricing and distribution chain settings in SAP. This error indicates that the specified distribution chain is not configured correctly for retail price determination.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the transaction does not exist or is not set up for retail price determination.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the distribution chain in the retail pricing module may be missing or incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be correctly assigned to the distribution chain.
  Price Determination Settings: The settings for price determination in the retail module may not include the specified distribution chain.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for retail price determination and ensure that the distribution chain is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction MM03) to ensure that the distribution chain is correctly assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the retail price determination settings are correctly maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pricing Conditions:
  
  Ensure that the pricing conditions for the distribution chain are maintained in the condition records (Transaction VK11 or VK12).
  Check if the pricing procedure assigned to the distribution chain includes the necessary conditions for retail price determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring retail price determination and distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Material Master Display)
  VK11/VK12 (Maintain Pricing Conditions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WN225 error message in SAP.