How To Fix MW613 - No plants can be maintained for model allocation rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 613

• Message text: No plants can be maintained for model allocation rules

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain plants for a <DS:GLOS.model_allocation_rule>model
allocation rule</>. This is not possible. Only allocation categories
are entered in a model allocation. These are then used to generate
allocation rules. Only once allocation rules are generated are the
allocation categories assigned to plants.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW613 - No plants can be maintained for model allocation rules ?

  The SAP error message MW613 ("No plants can be maintained for model allocation rules") typically occurs in the context of model allocation in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials and their distribution across different plants. This error indicates that there are no plants defined for the model allocation rules that you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Plant Assignments: The most common cause of this error is that the model allocation rules do not have any plants assigned to them. This can happen if the allocation rules were not properly configured or if the relevant plants were not included during the setup.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the model allocation rules themselves, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the plants associated with the model allocation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Model Allocation Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining model allocation rules (usually MM02 or MM03 for material master).
  Verify that the model allocation rules are correctly set up and that the relevant plants are assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plants:
  
  If no plants are assigned, you will need to add the relevant plants to the model allocation rules. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for model allocation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant sections for model allocation. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the model allocation rules and associated plants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on model allocation rules and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the allocation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and OMD1 (for allocation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to model allocation rules and the MW613 error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW613 error and implement a solution to resolve it.