How To Fix WVMI301 - EDI partner &1 and supplier descr. &2: no distribution chain found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVMI - Messages about enhancements for VMI

• Message number: 301

• Message text: EDI partner &1 and supplier descr. &2: no distribution chain found

What causes this issue?

When an IDocs is received from a customer, the system uses the customer
number and vendor number transferred by the customer via EDI to
determine the sales organization data.
No sales organization data could be found for the current combination
of customer and vendor number.

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?

In Customizing, assign this combination of
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOE2>customer and vendor number </> to a valid
sales organization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVMI301 - EDI partner &1 and supplier descr. &2: no distribution chain found ?

  The SAP error message WVMI301 indicates that there is an issue with the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) partner and the associated distribution chain. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid distribution chain for the specified EDI partner and supplier description.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Chain: The most common cause is that the distribution chain for the specified EDI partner is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the EDI partner may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary distribution chain.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the EDI partner or the materials involved.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for EDI or the relevant distribution channels may not be properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVX5 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the distribution chain settings.
  Ensure that the distribution chain is defined for the relevant EDI partner and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profile:
  
  Use transaction code WE20 to check the partner profile for the EDI partner.
  Ensure that the correct distribution chain is assigned to the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the distribution chain is correctly assigned to the materials involved.
  Ensure that the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) is also correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check EDI Configuration:
  
  Review the EDI configuration settings in transaction code WE30 to ensure that the message types and process codes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version and configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  OVX5: Distribution Chain Configuration
  MM03: Material Master Display
  XK03: Vendor Master Display
  WE30: IDoc Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the EDI process works as expected without generating the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WVMI301 error message in SAP.