How To Fix WV071 - Please enter either a distribution chain or a plant

WV071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Please enter either a distribution chain or a plant

What causes this issue?

You have entered neither a <GL:distribution_chain>distribution chain</>
nor a plant.
The system expects at least one of these entries to be made.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please supply the missing entry or entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WV071 - Details

• The SAP error message WV071 ("Please enter either a distribution chain or a plant") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when creating or processing sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that the system requires either a distribution chain or a plant to be specified, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Chain: The distribution chain (which consists of the sales organization and distribution channel) is not specified in the document.
  Missing Plant: The plant (which is a location where inventory is stored or produced) is not specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for these fields not being met.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering these critical fields while creating the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV071 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Fields:
  
  Ensure that you have entered either