How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY297 - Allocation split must be executed for the main item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Allocation split must be executed for the main item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY297 - Allocation split must be executed for the main item ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY297 indicates that an allocation split must be executed for the main item in the context of warehouse management and delivery processing. This error typically arises in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with the allocation of stock to a delivery item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Allocation Issues: The main item in the delivery may not have sufficient stock allocated to it, or the stock is not properly split to fulfill the delivery requirements.
  Delivery Item Configuration: The configuration of the delivery item may not allow for the allocation to be processed correctly.
  Stock Availability: There may be insufficient stock available in the warehouse to fulfill the delivery request.
  Item Type: The item type may require specific handling or allocation rules that have not been met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute Allocation Split: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM where you can perform the allocation split for the main item. This