How To Fix MW270 - No material type exists for which allocation table can be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 270

• Message text: No material type exists for which allocation table can be generated

What causes this issue?

You can only use materials in allocation tables that belong to the
following material types:

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

general material type
material type for catalog variant materials
material type for perishables
In determining the allowed material types, the system discovered that
the allocation table does not contain any allowed material types.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_KORRIGIEREN

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW270 - No material type exists for which allocation table can be generated ?

  The SAP error message MW270, "No material type exists for which allocation table can be generated," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage allocation tables for materials in SAP, but the system cannot find a valid material type that meets the criteria for generating the allocation table.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Material Type Configuration: The material type you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. This could mean that the material type does not exist or is not set up to allow allocation table generation.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material you are working with may not have the correct material type assigned in its master data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create allocation tables for certain material types.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters related to allocation tables may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW0 (or SPRO for configuration) and check the configuration for material types.
  Ensure that the material type you are trying to use is set up correctly and is allowed for allocation table generation.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the material in question.
  Check if the material type is correctly assigned and if the material is active.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage allocation tables. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check for any system settings or parameters that may need adjustment.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  OMW0 - Configure Material Types
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to material management and allocation tables.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW270 error and implement a solution to resolve it.