How To Fix MM197 - The product allocation determination procedure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 197

• Message text: The product allocation determination procedure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM197 - The product allocation determination procedure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM197, which states "The product allocation determination procedure & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of product allocation in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid product allocation determination procedure for the specified product or material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procedure: The specified product allocation determination procedure has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for product allocation may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary procedure.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not be properly configured to reference the correct product allocation procedure.
  Missing Assignment: The product allocation procedure may not be assigned to the relevant sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Product Allocation Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Product Allocation > Define Product Allocation Determination Procedure.
  Create or modify the product allocation determination procedure as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign Product Allocation Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the product allocation determination procedure is assigned to the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you defined the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the product allocation procedure is correctly assigned in the relevant views (e.g., Sales: Sales Org. Data).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the allocation process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  MM02 for material master data maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring product allocation and understanding the allocation process.
  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 following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM197 error and ensure that the product allocation determination procedure is correctly set up in your SAP system.