How To Fix WV340 - The plants selected do not belong to distribution chain &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 340

• Message text: The plants selected do not belong to distribution chain &1/&2

What causes this issue?

According to current master data settings, the plants you have selected
do not belong to <GL:distribution_chain>distribution chain</>
&V1&/&V2&.

System Response

No sales price conditions could be determined for the plants.

How to fix this error?

First check your entries. One option is to leave the distribution chain
field blank. If you do this, the system will take all the distribution
chains assigned to the plants into account. If the distribution chain
assignments for the plants have changed, you can also find conditions
in condition maintenance in SAP Retail master data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV340 - The plants selected do not belong to distribution chain &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message WV340 indicates that the plants you have selected do not belong to the specified distribution chain. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when trying to create or process sales documents, such as sales orders or delivery documents.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plants you are trying to use in your transaction are not assigned to the distribution chain (sales organization and distribution channel) you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the plants have not been properly linked to the distribution chain in the system settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a simple data entry error where the wrong plant is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Material > Define Plant.
  Verify that the plants you are using are assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Assign Plants to Distribution Chain:
  
  If the plants are not assigned, you will need to assign them to the relevant distribution chain.
  This can be done in the same configuration area by selecting the appropriate sales organization and distribution channel and adding the plants.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document you are trying to process. Ensure that the plant field is populated correctly and corresponds to a plant that is assigned to the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to the configuration settings, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the SAP system in your organization. They can help verify the configuration and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as:
  
  OVX5 - to maintain the assignment of plants to distribution chains.
  OVX4 - to maintain the assignment of sales organizations to distribution channels.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on configuring sales and distribution settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV340 error and ensure that your plants are correctly assigned to the relevant distribution chains in SAP.