How To Fix WV074 - No distribution chain exists for sales org. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No distribution chain exists for sales org. &1

What causes this issue?

Sales organization &V1& does not exist in any
<GL:distribution_chain>distribution chain</>.

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 check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV074 - No distribution chain exists for sales org. &1 ?

  The SAP error message WV074: No distribution chain exists for sales org. &1 typically occurs when there is an attempt to process sales-related transactions (like creating a sales order or a delivery) for a sales organization that does not have a defined distribution chain. A distribution chain in SAP is a combination of a sales organization and a distribution channel, which is essential for sales processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Chain: The primary cause of this error is that the distribution chain (combination of sales organization and distribution channel) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sales organization may exist, but it might not be linked to any distribution channel.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the distribution chain is properly configured in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Check Existing Distribution Chains:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Define Distribution Channels).
  Verify if the distribution channel for the specified sales organization exists.
  
  
  
  Create a Distribution Chain:
  
  If the distribution chain does not exist, you can create it:
  
  Go to transaction code OVX5.
  Click on "New Entries" to create a new distribution chain.
  Enter the sales organization and the distribution channel you want to create.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Distribution Channel to Sales Organization:
  
  Ensure that the distribution channel is assigned to the sales organization:
  
  Go to transaction code OVX6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Assign Distribution Channels to Sales Organizations).
  Check if the distribution channel is assigned to the sales organization. If not, assign it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (like customer master, material master) is correctly set up for the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVX5: Define Distribution Channels
  OVX6: Assign Distribution Channels to Sales Organizations
  VD01/VD02: Create/Change Customer Master Data
  MM01/MM02: Create/Change Material Master Data
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring sales organizations and distribution channels.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV074 error and ensure that your sales organization has the necessary distribution chain set up for processing sales transactions.