How To Fix MW356 - Item &1: recipient determination requires entry of a distribution center

MW356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Item &1: recipient determination requires entry of a distribution center

What causes this issue?

Recipient determination has been activated in the item category of the
allocation table. The recipient determination function finds all the
recipients for which the distribution center in question is the
supplying plant.

System Response

Recipient determination not possible.

How to fix this error?

Enter a distribution center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW356 - Item &1: recipient determination requires entry of a distribution center ?

  The SAP error message MW356 indicates that there is an issue with the recipient determination for a specific item in a logistics or inventory management process. The message specifically states that a distribution center must be entered for the item in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Center: The most common cause of this error is that the item (identified by &1) does not have a distribution center assigned in the system. This is necessary for the system to determine where the item should be sent or received.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the logistics or inventory management settings that prevent the system from determining the appropriate distribution center.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the item may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, particularly in the areas related to plant and storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
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