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How To Fix MW704 - Allocation item category &1 not maintained in Customizing &2 &3 &4


MW704 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 704

  • Message text: Allocation item category &1 not maintained in Customizing &2 &3 &4

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  • What causes this issue?

    Allocation table item category &V1& does not exist in the table of the
    item categories.

    How to fix this error?

    Please maintain the <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0420.SIMG_OAUF>item category of
    the allocation table</> in Customizing.
    INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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MW704 - Details

  • The SAP error message MW704 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation item category not being maintained in the Customizing settings for the relevant application. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with allocation processes in SAP.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when the system tries to process an allocation item category that has not been defined or configured in the Customizing settings. This can happen due to: Missing Configuration: The allocation item category has not been set up in the system. Incorrect Customizing Settings: The settings for the allocation item category may be incomplete or incorrect. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
    Solution: To resolve the MW704 error, you can follow these steps: Check Customizing Settings: Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). Navigate to the relevant area for allocation item categories (usually under Materials Management or Logistics). Verify that

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