How To Fix WV704 - Reference plant &1 does not supply via the distribution chain entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Reference plant &1 does not supply via the distribution chain entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV704 - Reference plant &1 does not supply via the distribution chain entered ?

  The SAP error message WV704 indicates that there is an issue with the reference plant not supplying the material through the specified distribution chain. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when trying to process sales orders, deliveries, or other logistics transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain (which consists of the sales organization and distribution channel) entered in the transaction does not match the configuration for the reference plant.
  Plant Configuration: The reference plant may not be set up to supply materials for the specific distribution chain in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained for the reference plant in relation to the distribution chain.
  Sales Organization Settings: The sales organization may not be linked to the reference plant in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Distribution Chain: Verify that the distribution chain entered in the transaction is correct and corresponds to the intended sales organization and distribution channel.
  Plant Configuration: Ensure that the reference plant is configured to supply materials for the specified distribution chain. This can be checked in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Define Shipping Points
  
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the relevant views (such as Sales Org. Data and Plant Data) are correctly maintained for the reference plant and distribution chain.
  Sales Organization and Plant Link: Check the link between the sales organization and the reference plant. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Logistics Execution ? Assign Plant to Sales Organization
  
  
  Check Availability: Ensure that the material is available in the reference plant for the specified distribution chain.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), OVX5 (Maintain Distribution Channel), and OVX4 (Assign Sales Organization to Distribution Channel) to check and maintain the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WV704 error message in SAP.