How To Fix MW377 - &1. Please enter the quantity of the generic material to be allocated.

MW377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: &1. Please enter the quantity of the generic material to be allocated.

What causes this issue?

You selected the two-step method for distributing quantities of a
generic material. This method involves the total quantity of the
generic material being distributed based on
<DS:GLOS.352A8D3BD3895CD5E10000009B38F974>quota scales</> maintained
for <DS:GLOS.352A8D36D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>value scales</>. Value
scales can be created for the variant-creating characteristics of a
generic material.
This method requires you to enter a particular quantity of a generic
material to be distributed.

System Response

No distribution possible.

How to fix this error?

Enter a quantity of the generic material you want to distribute using
the two-step method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW377 - &1. Please enter the quantity of the generic material to be allocated. ?

  The SAP error message MW377 typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material allocation processes. The message indicates that the system requires a quantity to be specified for a generic material that is being allocated, but this quantity has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a quantity for the generic material in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the allocation process that leads to the system not recognizing the quantity.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the quantity or may have entered it in an incorrect format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Quantity: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid quantity for the generic material in the relevant field. Make sure that the quantity is a positive number and is in the