How To Fix MW389 - Distribution using quota/value scales not possible for any plant

MW389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Distribution using quota/value scales not possible for any plant

What causes this issue?

You chose the two-step procedure for distributing quantities of a
generic material. The system first distributes the quantity of the
generic material among the plants. This is then distributed among the
variants based on the quotas.
The quotas are calculated from
<DS:GLOS.352A8D3BD3895CD5E10000009B38F974>quota scales</> assigned to
the <DS:GLOS.352A8D36D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>values scales</> valid
for the variant-creating characteristics of the generic material.

System Response

No distribution possible.
No value scales or quota scales may have been found for the generic
material or the generic material has more than two variant-creating
characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MW389 - Details

• The SAP error message MW389 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of materials using quota or value scales for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory management when trying to distribute stock or allocate materials based on predefined quotas or value scales.
  Cause of the Error
  The error MW389 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Quota Arrangement Issues: The quota arrangement for the material may not be properly defined or may not exist for the specified plant. This can happen if the quota arrangement is not assigned to the plant or if the quota is exhausted.
  
  
  Value Scale Configuration: If you are using value scales, there may be an issue with the configuration of the value scales themselves. This could include incorrect settings or missing entries.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not be set up correctly in the system to allow for quota or