How To Fix MW200 - Processing method cannot be determined (DC &, material &, item &)

MW200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Processing method cannot be determined (DC &, material &, item &)

What causes this issue?

In item &V3&, you used an item category that enables a
<DS:GLOS.352A8D46D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>processing method</> (e.g.
<DS:GLOS.352A8D50D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>putaway,</>
<DS:GLOS.3526BB80AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>cross-docking,</>
<DS:GLOS.3526BBB2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>flow-through)</> to be
automatically determined for
<DS:GLOS.3526BC13AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>merchandise distribution</>
in the distribution center.
The system therefore attempted to determine a processing method for
distribution center &V1& for material &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot automatically determine the processing method.

How to fix this error?

You have several alternatives:
Maintain the processing method manually (on the details screen for the
distribtion center).
Use an item category that specifies a fixed processing method.
Maintain the required Customizing and master data.
Then create the item in the allocation table once again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW200 - Processing method cannot be determined (DC &, material &, item &) ?

  The SAP error message MW200, which states "Processing method cannot be determined (DC &, material &, item &)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when the system is unable to determine the appropriate processing method for a specific material in a given distribution center (DC) or storage location.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained. This includes missing information in the material master record, such as the valuation class, movement type, or storage conditions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the distribution center may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the material type, movement types, or inventory management.
  No Valid Processing Method: There may not be a valid processing method defined for the combination of the distribution center, material, and item category.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the configuration settings