How To Fix WV086 - Plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3

What causes this issue?

Plant &V1& does not belong to <GL:distribution_chain>distribution chain
</> &V2&/&V3&.

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?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV086 - Plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message WV086 indicates that the specified plant does not belong to the distribution chain you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or other logistics-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the distribution channel in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have the plant linked to the distribution chain.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong plant or distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV086 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OVX5 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Plant for Distribution Channel).
  Verify if the plant in question is assigned to the distribution channel you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Distribution Channel:
  
  If the plant is not assigned, you will need to add it. You can do this in the same configuration area where you checked the assignment.
  Ensure that the plant is correctly linked to the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the plant is correctly set up for the material you are trying to sell or deliver.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and confirm the plant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is correctly set up and that the plant is included in the sales area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to rectify the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5: Define Plant for Distribution Channel
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VK11: Create Condition Records (if pricing is involved)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring distribution channels and plants.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV086 error and ensure that the plant is correctly associated with the distribution chain in your SAP system.