How To Fix WV253 - Price lists cannot be entered without distribution chain

WV253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Price lists cannot be entered without distribution chain

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter price lists without a distribution chain on the
selection screen. The system only includes distribution chains in the
selection whose distribution chain control parameters in Customizing
allow price lists as a pricing level.

System Response

Sales price calculation: no price calculations possible.
Price overview: no sales price conditions determined.

How to fix this error?

Enter one or more suitable distribution chains so that you can
calculate price lists or display sales price conditions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV253 - Price lists cannot be entered without distribution chain ?

  The SAP error message WV253, which states "Price lists cannot be entered without distribution chain," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a price list in SAP without specifying a distribution channel. In SAP, distribution channels are essential for defining how products are distributed and sold, and they play a crucial role in pricing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a distribution channel in the context where you are trying to enter or modify price lists. Price lists in SAP are often linked to specific distribution channels, and without this information, the system cannot process the request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you specify a distribution channel when entering or modifying the price list. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure you are in the correct transaction for entering price lists (e.g., transaction code VK11 for creating a condition record).
  
  
  Enter