How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE044 - Cannot create sales data for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Cannot create sales data for plant &1

Diagnosis
No sales data was found in <ZH>MVKE </>using the given reference data.

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 WSD_MESSAGE044 - Cannot create sales data for plant &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE044: Cannot create sales data for plant &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain sales data for a material in a plant where the sales data is not allowed or not properly set up. Specifically, the system cannot create sales data for the specified plant because:
  
  The plant is not assigned to the sales organization or distribution channel.
  The plant is not maintained as a valid sales plant in the system.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the sales area data for the plant.
  The material master does not have the necessary sales views or is not extended to the sales organization/plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, perform the following checks and corrections:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment to Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Go to transaction OVX5 or SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Assign Plants to Sales Organizations.
  Ensure the plant (&1) is assigned to the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Sales Organization and Plant:
  
  Use transaction MM01 or MM02 to extend the material master to the sales organization and plant.
  Make sure the sales views (Sales: Sales Org. Data 1, Sales: Sales Org. Data 2, Plant Data for Sales) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Data:
  
  Verify that the sales area (Sales Organization + Distribution Channel + Division) is correctly maintained and active.
  Use transaction OVX5 or check in SPRO under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Sales Areas.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Master Data:
  
  Ensure the plant is created and active in the system (transaction OX10).
  Verify that the plant is relevant for sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Sales Views:
  
  Confirm that the material has the sales views maintained for the plant and sales area.
  If missing, extend the material master accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 / MM02 – Create/Change Material Master
  OVX5 – Assign Plants to Sales Organizations
  OX10 – Maintain Plant
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to sales data creation and plant assignment if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the material is not extended to the sales organization or if the plant is not assigned to the sales area.
  Always ensure consistency between material master data and organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  
  If you follow these steps, you should be able to resolve the WSD_MESSAGE044 error and successfully create sales data for the plant.