How To Fix WV221 - 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: 221

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

No sales prices can be calculated for plant &V1&.

How to fix this error?

If a plant has been entered on the initial screen of Sales Price
Calculation, you should not have to enter a distribution chain, because
if you leave the field blank the system will automatically find all
distribution chains to which the plant is assigned and for which sales
prices are defined at plant level.
Try the transaction once again, without entering a distribution chain.
If the distribution chains that are determined in this way are not the
ones you expected, you should check which distribution chains the plant
is assigned to.
You should also check the Customizing settings for the allowed pricing
levels below distribution chain level.
To check master data and Customizing, go to:
<DS:TRAS.WB03>Display plant</>
<DS:SIMG.W_OE_EG_WL_0101>Distribution chain control</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV221 - Plant &1 does not belong to distribution chain &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message WV221 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant and the distribution channel in the system. Specifically, it means that the plant you are trying to use does not belong to the specified distribution chain. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating sales orders, deliveries, or other transactions that involve sales and distribution.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant has not been assigned to the distribution chain in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect plant or distribution channel in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) may not be correctly set up to link the plant with the distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant and Distribution Chain Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Distribution Chain > Assign Plant to Distribution Chain).
  Verify if the plant is assigned to the correct distribution chain. If not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the material for the relevant distribution chain.
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03 or VD03) to ensure that the customer is linked to the correct distribution chain and plant.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the correct plant and distribution channel are being used in the transaction. Double-check the entries for any typos or incorrect selections.
  
  
  
  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 resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5: Assign Plant to Distribution Chain
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  VD03: Display Customer Master (Sales Area)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more detailed information on configuring plants and distribution chains.
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV221 error and ensure that the plant is correctly associated with the distribution chain in your SAP system.