How To Fix VQ246 - Product allocation determination & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Product allocation determination & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Product allocation is called with a procedure &v1& that does not exist.

System Response

Product allocation cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the product allocation procedure entry in the basic data in the
material master and the Customizing settings in the product allocation
procedure.

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  Error Message
  VQ246: Product allocation determination & is not defined
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to determine the product allocation for a sales document or delivery, but the product allocation determination procedure is missing or not maintained for the relevant combination of organizational data (such as sales organization, distribution channel, division) or the product allocation procedure itself is not assigned or defined.
  In other words, the system expects a product allocation determination procedure to be assigned and configured for the sales document processing, but it cannot find it.
  
  Background
  
  Product Allocation in SAP is used to control and limit the quantity of products that can be sold or delivered to customers during a certain period.
  The Product Allocation Determination procedure is a configuration that links organizational data and product allocation procedures.
  When sales documents are created, the system checks the product allocation determination to apply the relevant restrictions.
  
  
  Common Reasons for the Error
  
  Missing Product Allocation Determination Procedure: The product allocation determination procedure is not assigned to the sales area (Sales Organization + Distribution Channel + Division).
  Incomplete Customizing: The product allocation determination is not maintained in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Incorrect Sales Document Type or Item Category: The sales document type or item category used does not have product allocation determination maintained.
  Master Data Issues: The product allocation procedure is not assigned to the material or customer master as required.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration in Transaction V/74 (Product Allocation Determination).
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Allocation Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Product Allocation ? Product Allocation Determination.
  Verify that the product allocation determination procedure is assigned to the relevant sales area (Sales Organization + Distribution Channel + Division).
  If missing, assign the correct product allocation determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Allocation Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the product allocation procedure is defined and maintained.
  Check if the procedure is assigned to the relevant materials and customers if required.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type and Item Category:
  
  Verify that the sales document type and item category are configured to use product allocation.
  Sometimes, product allocation is only checked for certain document types or item categories.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction V/74:
  
  Use transaction V/74 to maintain product allocation determination.
  Ensure that the entries for your sales area and product allocation procedure exist.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master and customer master data are correctly maintained for product allocation.
  Sometimes, product allocation is controlled at the material or customer level.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After configuration, test by creating a sales order or delivery to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/74 - Maintain Product Allocation Determination
  V/75 - Maintain Product Allocation Procedures
  V/76 - Assign Product Allocation Procedures to Materials
  V/77 - Assign Product Allocation Procedures to Customers
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes if the problem persists after configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Library have detailed documentation on Product Allocation configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VQ246: Product allocation determination & is not defined
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect product allocation determination procedure assignment/configuration
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain product allocation determination in SPRO, assign procedures to sales area
  
  
  Key Transactions
  V/74, V/75, V/76, V/77
  
  
  Check
  Sales area assignment, product allocation procedure, master data, sales document type
  
  
  
  
  If you need step-by-step guidance on how to maintain product allocation determination or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!