How To Fix MW404 - Recipient determination requires a default delivery phase for plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Recipient determination requires a default delivery phase for plants

What causes this issue?

A distribution center is maintained for a particular period as a
plant's supplying plant. For the recipients (i.e. the plants) to be
determined that are supplied by a distribution center, a delivery phase
must be entered.

System Response

Recipient determination could not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a delivery phase.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW404 - Recipient determination requires a default delivery phase for plants ?

  The SAP error message MW404 ("Recipient determination requires a default delivery phase for plants") typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a recipient for a delivery because a default delivery phase has not been defined for the specified plant.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a default delivery phase to be set up for the plant involved in the transaction. The delivery phase is essential for determining how goods are processed and delivered, and without it, the system cannot proceed with the delivery process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW404 error, you need to ensure that a default delivery phase is defined for the relevant plant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG ->