How To Fix VQ304 - No allocation quantities defined for product allocation object &1!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 304

• Message text: No allocation quantities defined for product allocation object &1!

What causes this issue?

No allocation quantities were determined in the infostructure &v2& for
product allocation object &v1&.

System Response

In planning, no product allocation quantities are entered.
The order quantities can not be confirmed, since quantity 0 is taken as
the product allocation quantity.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the product allocation quantities for planning in version
&v3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ304 - No allocation quantities defined for product allocation object &1! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ304 No allocation quantities defined for product allocation object &1!
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Product Allocation (PAL) in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD). The system is trying to perform an allocation check or create a sales order, but it cannot find any allocation quantities defined for the specified Product Allocation Object (which is represented by &1 in the message).
  In other words:
  
  The product allocation object (which could be a combination of product, customer, sales organization, etc.) does not have any allocation quantities maintained or released in the system. Without these quantities, the system cannot determine how much of the product can be allocated or sold.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  No allocation quantities have been maintained or released for the product allocation object in the allocation table.
  The allocation object is incorrectly defined or missing in the allocation profile.
  The allocation period is not set or the allocation quantities are not valid for the sales order date.
  The allocation object key used in the sales order does not match any existing allocation master data.
  The allocation profile or product allocation object is not properly assigned or activated.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Allocation Quantities:
  
  Go to transaction VKOA (Maintain Allocation Quantities) or VKOE (Display Allocation Quantities).
  Verify that allocation quantities exist for the product allocation object in question.
  If not, maintain the required allocation quantities for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Check Allocation Object and Profile:
  
  Use transaction VKOA or VKO1 to check the allocation object and profile.
  Ensure the product allocation object is correctly defined and assigned to the allocation profile.
  Confirm that the allocation profile is assigned to the sales document type or sales area.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Allocation quantities are valid only for certain periods.
  Make sure the sales order date falls within the validity period of the allocation quantities.
  
  
  
  Check Product Allocation Master Data:
  
  Use transaction VKE2 to check the product allocation master data.
  Ensure the product allocation object key used in the sales order matches the master data.
  
  
  
  Release Allocation Quantities:
  
  Allocation quantities must be released for use.
  Use transaction VKOA to release the quantities if they are still blocked.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Verify the configuration in SPRO under:
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Product Allocation -> Define Allocation Profiles
  Ensure the allocation profile and objects are properly configured.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Product Allocation is used to control the distribution of limited product quantities among customers or sales channels.
  The allocation object is a key element that defines how the product allocation is structured (e.g., by product, customer group, sales organization).
  This error typically appears during sales order creation or availability check when the system tries to check allocation but finds no quantities defined.
  Proper maintenance and release of allocation quantities are essential for smooth sales order processing when product allocation is active.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VQ304 No allocation quantities defined for product allocation object &1!
  
  
  Cause
  No allocation quantities maintained or released for the product allocation object.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain and release allocation quantities for the product allocation object in VKOA.
  
  
  Transactions
  VKOA (Maintain Allocation Quantities), VKE2 (Product Allocation Master Data), VKO1
  
  
  Configuration Path
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Product Allocation -> Define Profiles
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or configuration, feel free to ask!