How To Fix WV851 - Distribution chain &1/&2 and price list &3 is not a valid combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Distribution chain &1/&2 and price list &3 is not a valid combination

What causes this issue?

There is no entry in check table TWKAO or in a customer check table for
the combination of distribution chain &V1&/&V2& and price list &V3&.
Therefore, no pricing item is to be structured for this combination in
<DS:GLOS.352A7060D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>sales price calculation</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If this combination is to be allowed, enter it in the check table.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV851 - Distribution chain &1/&2 and price list &3 is not a valid combination ?

  The SAP error message WV851 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of distribution chain, price list, and possibly other related data in the system. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and sales order processing, where the system is unable to find a valid pricing condition for the specified distribution chain and price list.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the transaction does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Price List Issues: The price list specified may not be valid for the given distribution chain. This could be due to:
  
  The price list not being assigned to the distribution chain.
  The price list being inactive or not maintained for the relevant materials or services.
  
  
  Master Data Configuration: There may be issues with the master data configuration, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master, customer master, or condition records.
  Condition Records: There may be no condition records created for the specified combination of distribution chain and price list.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Distribution Chain: Verify that the distribution chain specified in the transaction is valid and correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Review Price List: Ensure that the price list is correctly assigned to the distribution chain. You can check this in the pricing condition records (transaction code: VK11 or VK12).
  Maintain Condition Records: If necessary, create or update the condition records for the relevant combination of distribution chain and price list. This can be done using transaction codes VK11 (Create) or VK12 (Change).
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the materials and customers involved in the transaction to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VD02: Change Customer Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing and distribution chains.
  Configuration Path: You can navigate to the configuration path in the SAP IMG: 
  
  Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Price Lists.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WV851 error message in SAP.