How To Fix V1138 - Planning allocation cannot be carried out for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Planning allocation cannot be carried out for material &

What causes this issue?

Planning material &V2& (plant &V3&) for material &V1& entered in item
&V4& is momentarily blocked by another transaction.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the transfer of requirements nor check if
the assignment for planning is possible. It therefore skips these
processing steps.

How to fix this error?

After you have verified that material &V2& (plant &V3&) is unblocked
you must initiate the assignment check and the transfer of requirements
manually to complete the processing correctly. You do this by calling
up the function 'Item availability' in the 'Edit' menus on the overview
or item screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1138 - Planning allocation cannot be carried out for material & ?

  The SAP error message V1138, which states "Planning allocation cannot be carried out for material &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the planning allocation process for a specific material.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Not Defined for Allocation: The material in question may not be set up for allocation in the system. This could be due to missing configuration or settings in the material master data.
  
  
  Allocation Strategy Issues: The allocation strategy defined for the material may not be appropriate or may not exist. This can happen if the strategy is not assigned or if it has been incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Planning Area Issues: The planning area associated with the material may not be correctly set up, or the material may not be included in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the allocation from being processed.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The material may be locked for planning due to ongoing processes or transactions, preventing allocation from being carried out.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material is correctly defined in the material master. Ensure that the allocation settings are properly configured.
  
  
  Review Allocation Strategy: Check the allocation strategy assigned to the material. Ensure that it is appropriate for the material and that it is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Validate Planning Area: Ensure that the material is included in the correct planning area and that the planning area is properly set up.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master and transaction data related to the material. Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  Unlock Material: If the material is locked, identify the process that is causing the lock and resolve it. This may involve waiting for the process to complete or manually unlocking the material if appropriate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), or SCC4 (Client Administration) to check material settings and planning areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  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 root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.