How To Fix WV343 - Plant &1 is not assigned to a consumer distribution chain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Plant &1 is not assigned to a consumer distribution chain

What causes this issue?

According to current master data settings, plant &V1& is not assigned
to any <GL:distribution_chain>distribution chain</>.

System Response

No sales price conditions could be determined for plant &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV343 - Plant &1 is not assigned to a consumer distribution chain ?

  The SAP error message WV343 indicates that a specific plant (denoted by &1) is not assigned to a consumer distribution chain. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with the distribution of goods from a plant to a customer.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the plant you are trying to use for a sales order or delivery is not linked to the relevant distribution chain in the system. A distribution chain in SAP is defined by a combination of sales organization and distribution channel, and it is essential for the system to know which plants can supply products for which distribution chains.
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV343 error, you need to ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the relevant consumer distribution chain. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Distribution Chain:
  
  Follow the path: Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Material > Basic Data > Assign Plant to Distribution Chain.
  Here, you can assign the plant to the appropriate distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  You can also check if the plant is already assigned to the distribution chain by using transaction code OVX5 (for distribution chain assignment).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignments:
  
  If the plant is not assigned, you can create a new assignment by entering the relevant plant, sales organization, and distribution channel.
  If there are existing assignments that need modification, you can adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5: To view and maintain the assignment of plants to distribution chains.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained for the plant and distribution chain combination.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the sales order or delivery process again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV343 error and ensure that the plant is properly assigned to the consumer distribution chain in your SAP system.