How To Fix MW297 - No allocation rule copied

MW297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 297

• Message text: No allocation rule copied

What causes this issue?

No allocation rule was copied. This is because either you generated no
allocation rule or you generated more than one allocation rule.

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

How to fix this error?

Please generate one allocation rule only if you wish to generate
allocation rules when creating a new allocation table.
To do so, select one of the entries in the list displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW297 - No allocation rule copied ?

  The SAP error message MW297 "No allocation rule copied" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when trying to perform a transaction that requires allocation rules, but none are available or applicable for the specified conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Rules: The most common cause is that there are no allocation rules defined for the material or the specific movement type you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for allocation rules may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary settings or information that would allow for allocation rules to be applied.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the allocation rules that are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Allocation Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and define the necessary allocation rules for the relevant materials and movement types.
  This can typically be done in