How To Fix WP106 - Material & not created for distribution chain (&/&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Material & not created for distribution chain (&/&)

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is not maintained for <GL:distribution_chain>distributon
chain</> &V2&/&V3& in which it was sold.

System Response

Sales volume for this material could not be updated.

How to fix this error?

Using <DS:TRAN.MM01>Material maintenance</>, maintain material &V1& for
distribution chain &V2&/&V3& to which the plant from which the material
was sold belongs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP106 - Material & not created for distribution chain (&/&) ?

  The SAP error message WP106 ("Material & not created for distribution chain (&/&).") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or process a material that has not been properly set up for a specific distribution chain in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of materials management and sales and distribution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created for Distribution Chain: The material in question has not been created or configured for the specified distribution chain (which consists of a plant and sales organization).
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the material (like sales views or plant-specific data) is missing or incomplete.
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the transaction does not exist or is not valid for the material.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive for the specified distribution chain.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material for Distribution Chain:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that you create or update the material for the correct distribution chain by entering the appropriate sales organization and distribution channel.
  Make sure to fill in all required views, especially the sales and distribution views.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Material Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists for the specified distribution chain.
  Verify that the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked for sales or distribution. You can do this in the material master data.
  If the material is blocked, you may need to unblock it or create a new version of the material.
  
  
  
  Validate Distribution Chain:
  
  Ensure that the distribution chain you are trying to use is valid and active in the system.
  Check if the distribution chain is properly configured in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or referring to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OVX5: Maintain Distribution Chains
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and distribution chains.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WP106 error and ensure that the material is properly set up for the specified distribution chain.