How To Fix MW408 - Supply source determination for DC requires delivery phase

MW408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Supply source determination for DC requires delivery phase

What causes this issue?

To determine a source of supply for a distribution center, the supply
source determination function requires a delivery phase.
Supply source determination is run with the first delivery phase date.
If you do not enter any delivery phase, supply source determination is
run with today's date.

How to fix this error?

Enter a delivery phase for supply source determination for the
distribution centers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW408 - Supply source determination for DC requires delivery phase ?

  The SAP error message MW408 ("Supply source determination for DC requires delivery phase") typically occurs in the context of supply chain management, particularly when dealing with distribution centers (DC) and the determination of supply sources for deliveries. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid supply source for a delivery because the necessary delivery phase is not set or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Phase: The delivery phase for the distribution center is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for supply source determination may not be properly set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials, vendors, or distribution centers that are involved in the supply chain process.
  Inconsistent Data: Inconsistencies in the data related to the delivery, such as incorrect or missing information in the material master or vendor master records.
  
  
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