How To Fix WU457 - Distribution chain & & not yet defined

WU457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Distribution chain & & not yet defined

What causes this issue?

The distribution chain entered is not defined.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a <DS:TRAN.OW01>distribution chain</> for the
sales organization and distribution channel in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU457 - Distribution chain & & not yet defined ?

  The SAP error message WU457 ("Distribution chain & & not yet defined") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to sales and distribution (SD) that involves a distribution chain that has not been properly defined in the system. A distribution chain in SAP is a combination of a sales organization and a distribution channel, which is essential for managing sales processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution chain you are trying to use has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a new sales organization or distribution channel that has not been set up.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the sales document or master data that references a distribution chain that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the