How To Fix WRF_PCM111 - Maintained distribution chain cannot be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Maintained distribution chain cannot be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM111 - Maintained distribution chain cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM111 indicates that the system cannot find a maintained distribution chain for the specified product in the context of the SAP system's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to product master data, such as creating or changing a product, and the distribution chain is not properly set up or maintained.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Distribution Chain: The distribution chain (which consists of the sales organization and distribution channel) for the product has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution chain may be incorrectly configured or not activated in the system.
  Product Not Assigned: The product may not be assigned to any distribution chain in the material master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the distribution chain.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the distribution chain is properly defined and activated.
  Use transaction code OVX5 to check the distribution channels and sales organizations.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to check if the product is assigned to the correct distribution chain.
  Ensure that the distribution chain is maintained in the sales views of the material master.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Distribution Chain:
  
  If the distribution chain does not exist, create it using transaction code OVX1 (Create Distribution Chain).
  Ensure that the relevant sales organization and distribution channel are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock overview and ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product master data and distribution chains for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OVX1: Create Distribution Chain
  OVX5: Maintain Distribution Chain
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain distribution chains and product master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PCM111 error and ensure that the distribution chain is properly maintained in your SAP system.