How To Fix FSH_PP_MD028 - Cannot maintain "quantity allocation" for the profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot maintain "quantity allocation" for the profile &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot maintain "quantity allocation" if the header variants and
component variants are not same.

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?

The profile for header and component characteristics should be the same
or the material group for header and component should be the same.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD028 - Cannot maintain "quantity allocation" for the profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD028, which states "Cannot maintain 'quantity allocation' for the profile &1," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management. This error is related to the configuration of quantity allocation profiles in SAP, which are used to manage the distribution of available quantities of materials across different demand sources.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Configuration Issues: The specified quantity allocation profile (&1) may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the quantity allocation for the specified profile.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the quantity allocation profile.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters related to quantity allocation may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Verify that the quantity allocation profile specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured in the system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and ensure that the profile is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to maintain quantity allocations.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (such as material master, allocation profiles, etc.) is complete and accurate.
  Check for any missing or inconsistent entries that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on maintaining quantity allocation profiles and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Review the system settings related to quantity allocation to ensure they are correctly configured.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check for any system-related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, MM02 for material master maintenance, or MD04 for stock/requirements list to investigate further.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and solutions for specific error messages.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.