Summary -

In this topic, we described about the Define Distribution Channel process along with technical information.

Distribution Channel is the process of distributing the goods and/or services to the customers. Distribution Channel can be used as selection criteria for creating lists. One or more distribution channel can serve the same customer within the sales organization.

One distributed channel master data can be used by other distribution channel. Multiple sales document types can be defined to the distribution channel.

The items in delivery and billing documents of one distribution channel can belong to the other distribution channel. Distribution Channel can be assigned to one or more Sales Organization.

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Process to define below distribution channels -

Distribution ChannelName
T1Online Sales
T2Direct Sales
T3Retail Sales
T4Whole Sales

Step-1: Enter the transaction code OVXI in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.

Define distribution channel

(OR)

Enter the transaction code SPRO in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.

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Click on SAP Reference IMG.

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Expand SAP Customizing Implementation Guide → Enterprise Structure → Definition → Sales and Distribution → Define, copy, delete, check distribution channel . Click on Execute.

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New dialog box opens. Double click on Define Distribution Channel

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Step-2: Click on New Entries to proceed further.

Define distribution channel

Step-3: Enter the below details and click on Enter.

  • Distr. Channel - Enter Unique two-digit(alphanumeric) distribution channel code.
  • Name - Specify the distribution channel name.
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Step-4: Once all the details entered, click on Save button to save the details.

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Step-5: It prompt for the Change Request. Create/Select the change request and Click on right mark to proceed.

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Step-6: Status bar displays the below message once the distribution channel created successfully.

Define distribution channel

Technical details: -

  • Transaction: OVXI
  • Menu Path: SPRO → SAP Reference IMG → SAP Customizing Implementation Guide → Enterprise Structure → Definition → Sales and Distribution → Define, copy, delete, check distribution channel