How To Fix VQ230 - Please enter the date and product allocation procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Please enter the date and product allocation procedure

What causes this issue?

Not all mandatory fields have been filled.
If product allocation is inactive within a given period, the date and
the product allocation determination procedure must be specified.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ230 - Please enter the date and product allocation procedure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ230 – "Please enter the date and product allocation procedure"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are trying to perform a transaction related to product allocation (e.g., during sales order processing or product allocation checks), but the system requires both the date and the product allocation procedure to be entered or maintained. These two fields are mandatory for the system to determine the correct allocation quantities and rules.
  
  The date is needed because product allocation is often time-dependent (e.g., allocation quantities can vary by day, week, or month).
  The product allocation procedure defines the rules and parameters for how the product is allocated among customers or sales orders.
  
  If either of these is missing, the system cannot proceed and throws the VQ230 error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Date:
  
  Make sure you enter the relevant date for which the product allocation check is to be performed. This is usually the delivery date or the order date depending on the configuration.
  
  
  
  Enter the Product Allocation Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the product allocation procedure is assigned and entered in the relevant field.
  This procedure is typically assigned in the sales document type or customer/material master data.
  You can check or assign the product allocation procedure in:
  
  Sales document type configuration (SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Sales Document Header ? Assign Product Allocation Procedure)
  Customer master or material master if relevant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product allocation procedure is properly configured and assigned.
  Check if the product allocation procedure is maintained in the system (transaction V/74 for product allocation procedures).
  Ensure that the product allocation procedure is valid for the date entered.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Allocation Data:
  
  Make sure that product allocation data exists for the product allocation procedure and date.
  Use transaction VQ01 (Create Product Allocation) or VQ02 (Change Product Allocation) to maintain allocation quantities.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Allocation (PAL) is used in SAP to control the distribution of limited product quantities among customers or sales channels.
  The product allocation procedure groups together allocation rules and is assigned to sales documents or customers.
  The date is critical because allocation quantities can be defined for specific periods.
  Common transactions related to product allocation:
  
  VQ01 – Create Product Allocation
  VQ02 – Change Product Allocation
  VQ03 – Display Product Allocation
  V/74 – Maintain Product Allocation Procedures
  
  
  SAP Note references or documentation on product allocation can provide further guidance.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error VQ230 means the system requires both the date and product allocation procedure to proceed.
  Enter both fields correctly in the sales order or allocation check screen.
  Verify configuration and master data assignments.
  Maintain product allocation data for the relevant procedure and date.
  
  If you continue to face issues, check the customizing settings or consult SAP documentation on product allocation procedures.