How To Fix MW584 - Enter either allocation rule OR number for ship-to party determination

MW584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Enter either allocation rule OR number for ship-to party determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW584 - Enter either allocation rule OR number for ship-to party determination ?

  The SAP error message MW584, which states "Enter either allocation rule OR number for ship-to party determination," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with shipping and delivery documents. This error indicates that the system requires either an allocation rule or a specific number to determine the ship-to party, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Rule: The allocation rule is a key parameter that helps the system determine how to allocate stock to a specific ship-to party. If this rule is not defined in the relevant configuration, the system cannot proceed.
  Missing Ship-to Party Number: If the ship-to party number is not provided in the sales order or delivery document, the system will not know where to ship the goods.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to shipping, delivery, or sales order processing that prevent the system from determining the ship-to