How To Fix MW218 - No distribution center found

MW218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No distribution center found

What causes this issue?

You executed the supply source determination function.
Due to the item category settings, the system searched for a vendor as a
source of supply, but was unable to find a suitable vendor for the
distribution center.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK
Also check whether the master data required for supply source
determination is maintained correctly.
&HINTS&
You can also enter the source of supply manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MW218 - Details

• The SAP error message MW218 "No distribution center found" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when the system is unable to find a valid distribution center for a particular material or transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during stock transfers, goods movements, or when trying to create a purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Distribution Center Configuration: The distribution center may not be properly configured in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material in question may not be assigned to any distribution center in the material master data.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the transaction may not have a valid distribution center linked to it.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the distribution center.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the distribution center data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Distribution