How To Fix WV259 - Plants in plant group &1 do not operate in filter distrib. chain &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Plants in plant group &1 do not operate in filter distrib. chain &2/&3

What causes this issue?

Filter distribution chain &V2&/&V3& has been set for plant group &V1&.
A filter distribution chain means that the sales price calculation is
valid only for those plants in a plant group that operate using this
distribution chain.
However, plant group &V1& does not contain a plant that meets this
requirement.

System Response

No calculation could be performed for the current pricing item.

How to fix this error?

Check the validity of the filter distribution chain. If necessary, add
the filter distribution chain to the master data records of the desired
plants in plant group &V1&. You do this under "Distribution chains -
plant".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV259 - Plants in plant group &1 do not operate in filter distrib. chain &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message WV259 indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of distribution chains and plant groups within the system. Specifically, it means that the plants included in the specified plant group do not operate under the specified distribution chain.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The plant group may not be correctly assigned to the distribution chain in the system configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as plants not being assigned to the correct distribution chain.
  Missing Assignments: The plants in the specified plant group may not be assigned to the distribution chain in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for plant groups and distribution chains in SAP.
  Ensure that the plants in the specified plant group are correctly assigned to the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the plants involved. Ensure that they are assigned to the correct distribution chain.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM02 for material master) and reviewing the data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Distribution Chain Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings for the distribution chain to include the relevant plant group.
  This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant logistics or sales and distribution settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring plant groups and distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by attempting the transaction that generated the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), MM02 (for material master), or other relevant codes to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).