How To Fix MW418 - Alloc tbl item cat. of item & missing in global memory

MW418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Alloc tbl item cat. of item & missing in global memory

What causes this issue?

The allocation table item category is missing in global memory.

System Response

The plant status is set depending on the item category of the
allocation table item that the plant belongs to. The item category
must therefore be known.
The item category is only known if plant processing was called
after processing the allocation table item.

How to fix this error?

This is a system error. Please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW418 - Alloc tbl item cat. of item & missing in global memory ?

  The SAP error message MW418 ("Alloc tbl item cat. of item & missing in global memory") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the allocation table for the item category specified in the global memory, which is necessary for processing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the item category is not defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  Global Memory Issues: The global memory may not have been initialized correctly, or there may be a problem with the session or transaction that is causing the data to be unavailable.
  Transaction Errors: The error may arise during specific transactions, such as goods movements, where the system expects certain data to be available in memory.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with item categories,