How To Fix MW072 - Material & is of category &. No alloc rule generated.

MW072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Material & is of category &. No alloc rule generated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW072 - Material & is of category &. No alloc rule generated. ?

  The SAP error message MW072 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of materials in the system. Specifically, the message states that "Material & is of category &. No alloc rule generated." This typically occurs when the system is unable to generate an allocation rule for a material due to its category or other related settings.
  Causes:
  
  Material Category: The material may belong to a category that does not support allocation rules. For example, certain material types (like non-stock materials) may not have allocation rules defined.
  Missing Configuration: The allocation rules may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific material category.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect settings that prevent the allocation rule from being generated.
  Plant or Storage Location Settings: The plant or storage location settings may not be compatible with the allocation process for the material in