How To Fix WRF_PPW177 - Distribution chain &1/&2 does not exist

WRF_PPW177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Distribution chain &1/&2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW177 - Distribution chain &1/&2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW177 indicates that the specified distribution chain does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, sales and distribution, or when working with product master data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the distribution chain code or because the distribution chain has not been created yet.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, where the distribution chain is expected but not properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the distribution chain.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain: Verify that the distribution chain you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object)