How To Fix MW248 - No model alloc rule found for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

• Message text: No model alloc rule found for material &

What causes this issue?

You specified that allocation rules are to be generated with allocation
categories.
Before allocation categories can be generated, model allocation rules
must be available for the materials selected. No model allocation rule
exists for material &V1&.

System Response

The system cannot generate an allocation rule with allocation
categories for the material.

How to fix this error?

Create a model allocation rule for the material if you want to use an
allocation rule with allocation categories for the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW248 - No model alloc rule found for material & ?

  The SAP error message MW248 ("No model alloc rule found for material &") typically occurs in the context of materials management and allocation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a model allocation rule for the specified material, which is necessary for certain operations, such as stock allocation or distribution.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Rule: The most common cause is that there is no allocation rule defined for the material in question. Allocation rules are used to determine how stock is allocated to different requirements.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the relevant views (like MRP or Sales) may not be maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the allocation process in the system, such as missing settings in the allocation strategy.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The error may also occur if the material is not assigned to the correct plant or storage location where the allocation rules are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Allocation Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/ALLOCATION or /SAPAPO/ALLOCRULE to create or maintain allocation rules for the material.
  Ensure that the allocation rule is correctly defined for the material and the relevant plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Verify that all necessary views are maintained, especially the MRP and Sales views.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for allocation in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the SPRO transaction under the relevant logistics or supply chain management sections.
  Ensure that the allocation strategy is correctly set up and linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location where the allocation rules are defined.
  Use transaction code MM02 to make any necessary changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on allocation rules and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  /SAPAPO/ALLOCATION: Allocation Management
  /SAPAPO/ALLOCRULE: Allocation Rule Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to allocation rules and error MW248.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW248 error and ensure that the necessary allocation rules are in place for the material in question.