How To Fix WV440 - Specification of price lists without distribution chains is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Specification of price lists without distribution chains is not permitted

What causes this issue?

In the file, you have made an entry in which a price list is specified,
but not a distribution chain. You are not permitted to specify price
lists without a distribution chain.

System Response

The entry could not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid organizational level for the entry. For example, specify
a valid distribution chain for which, based on its customizing, price
lists are allowed as calculation levels.

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 WV440 - Specification of price lists without distribution chains is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message WV440, which states "Specification of price lists without distribution chains is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a distribution channel to be specified for the price list, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Channel: The price list you are trying to use is defined for specific distribution channels, and the system cannot find a corresponding distribution channel in the sales document or pricing procedure.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to handle price lists without distribution channels.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master may not have the necessary distribution channel data set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Price List Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the price list configuration.
  Ensure that the price list is defined for the appropriate distribution channels.
  
  
  
  Specify Distribution Channel:
  
  When creating or processing a sales order, ensure that you specify the distribution channel in the sales document. This can usually be done in the header or item level of the sales order.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that it is set up to allow for the use of price lists with the required distribution channels.
  
  
  
  Customer and Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for change) and material master data (transaction code MM02 for change) have the correct distribution channel information.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your SAP Basis team to review the configuration and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 / VK12: Create/Change Condition Records
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  MM02: Change Material Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for pricing procedures and condition records for more detailed information on how to configure pricing in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing and distribution channels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV440 error and ensure that your pricing setup is functioning correctly within SAP.