How To Fix MW402 - &1 DC recipient determination not possible: &2 is not a DC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: &1 DC recipient determination not possible: &2 is not a DC

What causes this issue?

Distibution-center recipient determination has been set up in the item
category of the allocation table item. Recipient determination can only
be carried out for a distribution center. Plant &V2& is not, however, a
distribtion center.

System Response

The system has cancelled distribution-center recipient determination.

How to fix this error?

Enter a distribution center or select a different item category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW402 - &1 DC recipient determination not possible: &2 is not a DC ?

  The SAP error message MW402 indicates that there is an issue with the determination of a distribution center (DC) recipient in the system. The message typically states: "DC recipient determination not possible: &2 is not a DC," where "&1" and "&2" are placeholders for specific values related to the error.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is trying to determine a distribution center for a particular transaction, but the specified recipient (in this case, &2) is not recognized as a valid distribution center in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The recipient may not be set up correctly in the master data. It might not be defined as a distribution center in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the distribution centers may not be properly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing the recipient as a valid DC.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo