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

W#487 - Overview

• 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.
  
  
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