How To Fix WV464 - Plant &1 does not operate in filter distribution chain &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Plant &1 does not operate in filter distribution chain &2/&3

What causes this issue?

Filter distribution chain &V2&/&V3& has been set for posting the sales
prices for the current pricing item with organizational level plant
group &V4&, plant &V1&.
Using a filter distribution chain in activating prices for plant groups
meanns that conditions are created only for those plants in the plant
group that operate via the distribution chain.
However, plant &V1& does not operate via this distribution chain.

System Response

No conditions could be created for the current pricing item.

How to fix this error?

Check that filter distribution chain &V2&/&V3& is correct.
If necessary, add the filter distribution chain to the master data for
plant &V1& 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 WV464 - Plant &1 does not operate in filter distribution chain &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message WV464 indicates that a specific plant does not operate within the specified distribution chain. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with the distribution of goods and the configuration of plants and distribution chains in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The plant specified in the error message is not assigned to the distribution chain in the system. This can happen if the plant was recently created or if there were changes made to the distribution chain configuration.
  Master Data Inconsistency: The material master data or the customer master data may not be correctly set up for the specified plant and distribution chain.
  Sales Area Assignment: The sales area (which includes the distribution chain) may not be correctly assigned to the plant in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Customer > Assign Plant to Distribution Chain).
  Verify if the plant is assigned to the distribution chain. If not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant plant and distribution chain.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OVX5 to check if the sales area is correctly assigned to the plant.
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the master data, update the necessary records to ensure that the plant is correctly linked to the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5: Assign Plant to Distribution Chain
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VD03: Display Customer Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV464 error and ensure that the plant operates correctly within the specified distribution chain.