How To Fix MW397 - Alloc strategy &1 cannot be used for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Alloc strategy &1 cannot be used for material &2

What causes this issue?

The allocation strategy is probably not defined for the material
category of the material.

System Response

No data found for the allocation.

How to fix this error?

Select an allocation strategy alloweing distribution of material &V1&,
or enter a plant group and distribute the material using an allocation
rule or equal distribution.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW397 - Alloc strategy &1 cannot be used for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MW397, which states "Alloc strategy &1 cannot be used for material &2," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and allocation strategies in SAP. This error indicates that the allocation strategy specified for a particular material is not valid or cannot be applied.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Allocation Strategy: The allocation strategy defined in the system for the material is either not set up correctly or is not applicable to the material in question.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the correct settings for the allocation strategy, or the allocation strategy may not be assigned to the material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the allocation strategy settings in the customizing (SPRO) settings.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not support the specified allocation strategy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allocation Strategy: Verify the allocation strategy defined in the system. Ensure that it is correctly configured