How To Fix W#487 - Qty for plant &1, material &2 for recip. &3 cannot be distributed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Qty for plant &1, material &2 for recip. &3 cannot be distributed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#487 - Qty for plant &1, material &2 for recip. &3 cannot be distributed ?

  The SAP error message W#487 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of quantities for a specific plant and material in relation to a recipe. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or material management when trying to distribute quantities for a recipe across different plants or storage locations.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The recipe may not be properly configured for the specified plant or material.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the material, such as the material type, plant-specific data, or BOM (Bill of Materials) information.
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity specified for distribution may not match the available stock or may exceed the available capacity.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not be set up to handle the material in the way that the recipe requires.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the distribution of quantities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W#487 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipe Configuration: Ensure that the recipe is correctly configured for the specified plant and material. Verify that all necessary components are included and correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the material master data for the specified material in the relevant plant. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate, including the material type, valuation class, and any plant-specific settings.
  
  
  Validate Quantities: Confirm that the quantities being distributed are valid and do not exceed the available stock or capacity. Adjust the quantities if necessary.
  
  
  Check BOM and Routing: If applicable, verify that the BOM and routing for the recipe are correctly defined and that they match the requirements for the specified plant.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the distribution. If there are any restrictions, consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the distribution process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as C223 (Change Recipe) or C201 (Create Recipe) to review and modify recipes.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and ensure it is correctly set up.
  BOM and Routing: Use transaction codes CS03 (Display BOM) and CA03 (Display Routing) to check the relevant configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning or material management.