How To Fix WSTRN039 - Specify a distribution center

WSTRN039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Specify a distribution center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN039 - Specify a distribution center ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN039 - Specify a distribution center
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WSTRN039 occurs when a distribution center is required but has not been specified in a transaction or master data related to warehouse management or transportation planning. This typically happens in scenarios involving delivery processing, warehouse tasks, or transportation where the system expects a distribution center to be defined to proceed.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Missing or incomplete master data for the plant or shipping point where the distribution center is not assigned.  
  Configuration settings in the logistics execution or warehouse management modules that require a distribution center but none is maintained.  
  During delivery creation or transfer order processing, the system cannot determine the distribution center because it is not specified in the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSTRN039 error, you need to specify or maintain the distribution center in the relevant master data or transaction. Steps include:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that