How To Fix ARUN_MAIN043 - Cannot define ARun and distribution profile for material &1 plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Cannot define ARun and distribution profile for material &1 plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have defined both Supply Assignment (ARun) and distribution profile
for a material.

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?

Define either ARun or distribution profile. Both ARun and Distribution
profile cannot be defined for a plant at the same time.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN043 - Cannot define ARun and distribution profile for material &1 plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN043 indicates that there is an issue with defining the ARun (Automatic Run) and distribution profile for a specific material in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or when dealing with material master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ARun or distribution profile may not be defined in the system for the specified material and plant combination.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to issues in the planning process.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be properly configured to allow for the ARun and distribution profile to be assigned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the ARun and distribution profile settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ARun and Distribution