How To Fix WV441 - Specification of plant groups together with dist. chains is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Specification of plant groups together with dist. chains is not permitted

What causes this issue?

In the file, you have made an entry in which both a plant group and a
distribution chain are specified. You are not permitted to specify plant
groups together with distribution chains.

System Response

The entry could not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid organizational level for the entry.

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 WV441 - Specification of plant groups together with dist. chains is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message WV441, which states "Specification of plant groups together with dist. chains is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of plant groups and distribution channels in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issue: The system is configured in such a way that it does not allow the combination of plant groups with distribution channels. This could be due to settings in the material master or sales organization settings.
  
  
  Master Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or customer master, where a plant group is incorrectly assigned to a distribution channel.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not support the combination of plant groups and distribution channels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV441 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant settings for sales and distribution or materials management.
  Check the configuration for plant groups and distribution channels to ensure they are set up correctly and that the combination you are trying to use is allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to see if the plant group is correctly assigned to the material.
  Review the customer master data (transaction VD03 or XD03) to ensure that the distribution channel is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Sales Document Type:
  
  Verify the sales document type being used. Ensure that it is configured to allow the combination of plant groups and distribution channels.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to plant groups and distribution channels for any specific restrictions or guidelines.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration or master data adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VD03 (Display Customer)
  XD03 (Display Customer - General)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on plant groups, distribution channels, and their configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WV441 error and implement a solution to resolve it.