How To Fix MW411 - &1 &2: Supplier &3 and distribution center &4 are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 411

• Message text: &1 &2: Supplier &3 and distribution center &4 are identical

What causes this issue?

The source of supply and the receiving distribution center are the
same.

System Response

The allocation table cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain a different supply souce for distribution center &V4&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW411 - &1 &2: Supplier &3 and distribution center &4 are identical ?

  The SAP error message MW411 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a supplier and a distribution center in the system. Specifically, it means that the supplier and the distribution center are being treated as identical entities, which is not allowed in the system. This can occur in scenarios where the same code or identifier is being used for both the supplier and the distribution center, leading to confusion in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Codes: The most common cause of this error is that the supplier and distribution center have been assigned the same identification number or code in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the master data setup for either the supplier or the distribution center.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same identifier being assigned to both entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for both the supplier and the distribution center. Ensure that they have unique identifiers.
  
  Go to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MK01 for creating a vendor, MM01 for creating a material) and check the details.
  
  
  
  Correct Identifiers: If you find that the supplier and distribution center are using the same identifier, you will need to change one of them to ensure they are unique.
  
  Update the supplier or distribution center with a new, unique identifier.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: After making changes, ensure that all related data is consistent and that there are no other references that might cause similar issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to make these changes, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing suppliers and distribution centers, such as MK01, MK02, MM01, MM02, etc.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to master data in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in data entry to minimize the risk of similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW411 error and ensure that your supplier and distribution center configurations are correct.