How To Fix VQ217 - Default format missing for remaining product allocation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Default format missing for remaining product allocation

What causes this issue?

To use collective product allocations in the info structure, you must
enter a masking symbol in table T190H.
The keys for the general hierarchy entries in the info structure are
formed from the masking symbol. Collective product allocations are
entered from Report RMQUOT01.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use collective product allocations you must enter a
masking symbol in table T190H. If collective product allocations are
not used, the field can stay blank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ217 - Default format missing for remaining product allocation ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ217 - Default format missing for remaining product allocation
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) or Product Allocation (LO-PA) context when the system tries to determine the default format for the remaining product allocation but cannot find it. Essentially, the system expects a "default format" to be defined for product allocation, which is used when no specific format matches the current scenario or when the remaining quantity needs to be allocated. If this default format is missing or not maintained, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing or availability check when product allocation is active.
  When the system tries to allocate quantities to product allocation formats but cannot find a default format for the remaining quantity.
  Typically in scenarios where product allocation is set up with multiple formats, but no default format is maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Default Format in Product Allocation:
  
  Go to the product allocation setup in SAP (transaction code: VQ01 or VQ02 for maintaining product allocation).
  Check the allocation object and allocation schema.
  Ensure that a default format is defined for the allocation schema.
  The default format is used to allocate any remaining quantities that are not covered by other specific formats.
  
  
  
  Check Allocation Schema and Formats:
  
  Verify that the allocation schema has at least one format marked as default.
  If no default format exists, create one or assign an existing format as default.
  
  
  
  Review Product Allocation Setup:
  
  Confirm that the product allocation object and schema are correctly assigned to the material/customer combination.
  Check if the allocation schema is active and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the default format, test the sales order or availability check again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VQ01 - Create Product Allocation
  VQ02 - Change Product Allocation
  VQ03 - Display Product Allocation
  VQ04 - Product Allocation: Display Allocation Schema
  VQ05 - Product Allocation: Maintain Allocation Schema
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to product allocation and variant configuration for any patches or updates.
  SAP Help Portal on Product Allocation (LO-PA) and Variant Configuration (LO-VC).
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Product allocation is often used in industries with limited product availability or regulated sales.
  Proper setup of allocation schemas and formats is critical to avoid allocation errors.
  Always ensure that the default format is maintained to handle any unallocated quantities.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  Error VQ217 indicates that the system cannot find a default format for the remaining product allocation quantities. The fix is to maintain a default format in the product allocation schema so that the system knows how to allocate any leftover quantities during sales order processing or availability checks.