How To Fix WV_RRM009 - No distribution chain was assigned to article hierarchy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV_RRM - Pricing: RRM Interface

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No distribution chain was assigned to article hierarchy &1

What causes this issue?

No distribution chain was assigned to the article hierarchy &V1&.

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?

Check if this article should still be used for the distribution chain
&V2&/&V3& specified here.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV_RRM009 - No distribution chain was assigned to article hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message WV_RRM009 indicates that there is no distribution chain assigned to the specified article hierarchy. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when dealing with merchandise management and article hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An article hierarchy is being processed, but it does not have a distribution chain assigned to it.
  The system is trying to perform operations (like sales, inventory management, etc.) that require a distribution chain, but the hierarchy lacks this configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVH1 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the article hierarchy settings.
  Ensure that the article hierarchy in question has a distribution chain assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Distribution Chain:
  
  If the distribution chain is not assigned, you can assign it by:
  
  Navigating to the article hierarchy in the configuration.
  Adding the relevant distribution chain to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Chain Settings:
  
  Ensure that the distribution chain itself is correctly configured and active in the system.
  Check if the distribution chain is valid for the articles you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the articles associated with the hierarchy are correctly set up and linked to the appropriate distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVH1: Maintain Article Hierarchies
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on article hierarchies and distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the article hierarchy is properly configured with the necessary distribution chains, you should be able to resolve the WV_RRM009 error effectively.